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    TKR Lacy21's Recovery Thread^

    Maybe I just need to accept that 90 is all I'm gonna to get and the leg is not going to extend pass -5
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    TKR Lacy21's Recovery Thread^

    I have been in physical therapy since July of this year. We have tried a brace at night to get better extension. I see an OT for the swelling and she gives me Lymphatic massage one a week. I continue to walk with a cane and I have major stiffness and a limp. I'm feeling hopeless as everyone I...
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    TKR Lacy21's Recovery Thread^

    I went to see my surgeon today for a shot of cortisone on my non-surgical knee. However, when I told my surgeon that I was still in therapy after six months and dealing with swelling in my quad's he wanted to schedule a mua because my rom is between 90 and 100. Also, my extension is -5. My...
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    TKR Rob's Knew Knee

    I'm so far behind you guys in my recovery. Riding a bike, lol. My ROM varies from 100 to 105. My extension, well that's a joke. I'm happy that you are doing well.
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    TKR Lacy21's Recovery Thread^

    @Dearjr, I really have to get better at doing my exercises at home. I cancelled my session today just not feeling well. My pain is managed. I get this painful burning sensation, ouch, My nights are still difficult.
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    TKR Lacy21's Recovery Thread^

    @ Dearjr, sorry, how long have you been in physical therapy?
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    TKR Lacy21's Recovery Thread^

    @Dearjr, Pt is good, I've only had one problem and I let that particular therapist know what I would and would not stand for.
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    TKR Lacy21's Recovery Thread^

    I'm six weeks out, I had my six week visit with my surgeon today, who informed me that he would see me in a year. I was wondering was this typical? Also, I have major swelling and I am really concerned. I'm still going to physical therapy but the swelling is a problem.
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    TKR Lacy21's Recovery Thread^

    I'm finally going home today,after almost 3 weeks in rehabilitation. They are still concerns that my rom isn't 90. However, my surgeon fells I'm doing fine and to start outpatient therapy.
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    TKR Lacy21's Recovery Thread^

    Exactly
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    TKR Lacy21's Recovery Thread^

    I had my TKR on July 14. I was sent to sub-acute care on July 17. I'm still in sub-acute care. I will see my surgeon on July 29 to have my staples removed. My current unassisted ROM is 75, my therapist has pushed it to 85. The therapist feel I'm not progressing fast enough and my ROM should be...
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    TKR Lacy21's Recovery Thread^

    I'm doing everything I'm asked to do.. I do elevate and ice alot. However, I have never refused to do pt or ot. I will not be bothering staff anymore.
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    TKR Lacy21's Recovery Thread^

    I have become depressed and tearful since my last post. This nurse seems to feel I'm not bending my leg enough and that I keep it elevated too much. Famed if I do, famed if I don't. I will try not to make any request of the nursing staff.
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    TKR Lacy21's Recovery Thread^

    I went to a rehabilitation program on Friday. Attended occupational therapy this morning planning to go to PT this afternoon All is well.
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    TKR Lacy21's Recovery Thread^

    My thigh is throbbing in pain from the quad exercises in pt. Feeling like I over did it today
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