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    Is anyone recovering from the Anterolateral Approach

    I had this approach. Restrictions are determined by your surgeon. I was 50% weight bearing for six weeks. I was also required to sleep on my back with a wedge for six weeks. I am still on the 90 degree restriction for at least five more weeks. I did stairs at day two. Stay on top of your...
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    THR Six weeks post-op and pleased. Warning, long post.

    I don’t post much to the boards, but I am a daily reader. I just wanted to offer some encouragement to those who may be struggling or in the early weeks of recovery. I was diagnosed with AS in 2012 and in 2013, that diagnosis changed to RA. I have had joint problems since I was a teen, and I...
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    2014 February Valentines - Are you having hip surgery in February?

    RTHR scheduled for February 11. Best of luck to everyone.
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    2013 November Nimbles - Are you having knee surgery in November?

    Revision surgery is set for November 21. Thanks for adding me.
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    Ongoing Hip Problems

    Sorry for the long post! After the x-ray, I was sent to a pain management doctor who then referred me to a surgeon (and not the surgeon that performed my RTKR). The new doctor ordered an MRI (results below). I am scheduled for another injection and then a follow-up appointment in four weeks...
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    Ongoing Hip Problems

    Thank you both for the reply. AS is short for ankylosing spondylitis; not fun to have at all. :)
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    Ongoing Hip Problems

    I am traveling over from the Knee forums. I was hoping someone might be able to help me. I have been experiencing right hip, low back, groin and thigh pain for over a year, with an major increase in pain while sleeping, walking, standing, etc., over the last six months. A recent x-ray showed...
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    TKR From Difficult Moment to Some Positive Moments

    Re: Having a difficult moment Karen, I thought the schedule was in the library area, but it is not. I must have read it in a post last year. Basically, I started two days a week for two to three hours, then two days a week four hours, then three days a week, four hours, then three days a week...
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    TKR From Difficult Moment to Some Positive Moments

    Re: Having a difficult moment Karen, I am a little late getting in on the thread. I am a little over one year out from my surgery (2/25/11), and it has been a ride. However, looking back, I would do it all over again. The alternative was not walking, and I am way too young for that. I...
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    TKR Shin pain, flexion issues

    I don’t usually post, as I let the experts give out the advice. However, your PT sounds horrendous. PT may not be all fun and games and yes sometimes it may hurt a bit, but you should not be anywhere near tears. Please consider the advice given above, take your pain meds, go easy on your...
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    A year later and problems

    I posted an update on Sunday, but with the site having issues it must have disappeared. The OS did a manipulation and cleaned out a lot of scar tissue. He told my husband, the knee looks good otherwise. The knee is swollen and warm, which I expected. At this point, I don’t know if the...
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    A year later and problems

    DHare63 My OS said it was a start, and stated he has had good outcomes from the procedure. However, he did sate that having to open the knee back up if this fails will most likely happen. No mention of having to take home the dreaded CPM, or to start back with physical therapy. That will be...
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    TKR Turtle still hoping to cross the finish line

    That is great news regarding the infection!
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    A year later and problems

    Thank you to everyone that replied. I met with the PA on Monday, and I have a scope scheduled for this Friday. The OS wants to clean out the scar tissue, do a release and look at some possible loosening that I have on the lateral side. The bone sticking out is from the position of the...
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    A year later and problems

    I do not think it is the implant that i feel, just more like the implant makes the bone stick out more, which could be normal. Sorry, I was not really clear in what I meant. I will see what the doctor has to say on Monday and maybe I will get an answer from him that is more than, "sorry you...
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