Three weeks post op and the knee is coming along well. Swelling right down and a really good range of movement. Physio three times a day, plenty of icing and regular walks around the garden.
Well despite the boil on my arm my TKR went ahead on the 27th Sept as planned. I went and saw my surgeon in the morning before my op re my boil and he was happy to proceed.
I had absolutely no nerves about the upcoming op until I spoke with my Anaesthetist who informed me that he was going to...
I am due to go in for my TKR on Monday, had my pre-admission talk with the Hospital staff yesterday morning and during the afternoon I noticed a swelling and redness on my right forearm, like a headless spot. Thee area is sore to the touch, a bit red and slightly swollen. I will try and go and...
Had my MAKO Protocol CT scan done last Friday. Because of where I live it was a 660km round trip for a 10 minute procedure. I also had a setback on Saturday. I was resealing my front veranda when I suddenly felt a sharp pain in the knee. I thought this was one of my usual episodes so waited a...
I went and saw my surgeon this week to book myself in for a total knee replacement. I am now slotted in for the procedure on the 27th September with the surgeon using the MAKO Robotic Arm for the procedure. I am off for a MAKO Protocol CT scan on the 10th of Sept.
Hi everyone
I had a bad Rugby injury to my right knee back on 1990. The Army surgeon fixed the meniscus tear but somehow missed the completely torn ACL.
For 20 years I ran marathons and lesser distances, orienteered and ran with the Hash. I was also serving in the military at the time in a...
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