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    PKR Poorlyknees Returns!!

    Poorly Knees: could You comment on the status of the pain you‘ve experienced around the fibula head. I’m having similar 13 weeks post TKR and wondering what next steps might be. Thank you
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    TKR Katt’s Recovery Journey

    Katt hello. How are things progressing with your fibula pain? I’m having similar pain which was in place prior to TKR but still exists today. Wondering what measures you’ve taken, tests, therapy, who you have seen. Thank you and hope your recovery continues to go well.
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    TKR Pain at night

    Thank you so much! Happy New Year to you and all on the forum. Update: overall feeling well. Still some minor pain at night. Have returned to all activities and continue with strengthening exercises. However, my therapist helped diagnose a new problem. I have had achiness on the outside of the...
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    TKR Pain at night

    Thank you. Great articl!
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    TKR Pain at night

    Layla et. al. Thank you for the kind words, well wishes and support. Things have been better since last report. Still at therapy due to tight IT band but making progress. ROM at 124 last monday, very good extension and can move around quite easily. Did yardwork yesterday and walked over 2 mi...
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    TKR Pain at night

    Thanks for well wishes benne68. Peachy knee, glad you are tracking. In week 4 my pt indicated that it was ok to apply some vitamin e oil to the incision since it was totally closed, and would assist in muting the scar. I also applied some moisturizing cream around my calf etc a few times, but...
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    TKR Pain at night

    Thanks all for the valuable advice. Last night was able to log about 6 hours sleep which was a record. The pillow elevation technique provided a little more comfort (vs a foam wedge I was using.) Also, yes am maxing out on Tylenol and have backed off on therapy the past few days…limited only to...
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    TKR Pain at night

    Hello. New to forum. Had RTKR Oct 3 and overall doing well. Ten day post op check showed good results—incision healing well, no signs of infection, X-rays looked great, decent mobility. PT going well…doing the exercises. ROM 107 last week. Can walk, drive very short distances and perform simple...
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