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    Back issues prior to TKR surgery?

    Thanks everyone... Yes I did see a spinal surgeon who looked at my MRI and basically said its not that severe, just to have the TKR, and that my back is going to hurt regardless after surgery. (He wasn't very informative) ;) I have been in PT for my back and it's helped but not 100% better...
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    Back issues prior to TKR surgery?

    Hi All, I've been on/off here for some time - was scheduled twice for knee surgery that got postponed due to sciatica and gastritis. (I'm a mess!) :boohoo:My main concern is the back issues I keep having. Since my knees have gotten worse over the last 2 years, my herniated disc has flared up...
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    ROM Pre-op

    Yea that's what they told me with the knee injections. I guess with the back its different? I was really leery getting this so close to surgery day & feel I should've never got it. Well at least it gives me 8 more weeks to get in better shape :) New date is 11/30 so gotta change my screen...
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    ROM Pre-op

    My surgery just got postponed - I'm kinda happy, but also very disappointed.. I had an epidural cortisone injection 10 days ago to relieve my sciatica and first shot ever where I actually feel worse! ugh My back and legs are crampy, numbness and tingling in feet, sciatica pain increased and...
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    2015 September Sapphires - Are You Having Knee Surgery In September?

    My surgery has now been postponed due to sciatic pain. :good-bad: Keep you updated on new date when it comes...
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    ROM Pre-op

    Thanks for the info - it's good to know there is some hope! :) My PT thinks I will do better than I am now as well... Just going to take time. I have poor ROM and -8 extension ugh - Bone on bone both knees I really have no pain when resting/sleeping - only when I walk! I can go around block...
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    ROM Pre-op

    I've been in physical therapy the past 5 weeks and cannot get past 88 degrees, so it is what it is at this point! :). Being in therapy also flares my sciatica up some so I got a cortisone injection in spine Friday, which made it worse :/. Usually they help right away. Hoping the nerve calms...
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    Virtua Hospital, NJ

    Oh yes, thanks... ! I talked to Rich. He had some issues with laxity and had to have a revision. Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    Revision TKR Femoral neuropathy and laxity

    Glad everything went well Rich! I hope this finds you some much needed relief... Hang in there :SUNsmile:
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    Virtua Hospital, NJ

    Hi all- has anyone had their knee surgery done at Virtua Voorhees with Dr Schoifet? Sent from my iPhone using BoneSmart Forum
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    Anyone else in their 40's having knee replacement?

    Welcome! Yes, I was diagnosed with OA of both knees at the age of 46, I had meniscus tear, then surgery and a few years later the arthritis kicked in on both knees... I was not rough on my joints but thinking genetics may play a role...don't know? But I'm now 50 and can't walk more than half...
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    2015 September Sapphires - Are You Having Knee Surgery In September?

    Good Luck! :)
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    2015 September Sapphires - Are You Having Knee Surgery In September?

    I'm getting ready for my big day in 4 weeks! Getting excited and nervous. I too had a tooth infection that I couldn't get rid of and had to have tooth pulled. :groan: In PT and lots going on. The hospital is ordering me a walker and I was told to buy a cane. So far, I bought a wrap around...
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    ROM Pre-op

    Gigi32 that is pretty good! I've been in PT a few weeks and I feel better afterwards, except for my sciatica keeps flaring up (another issue I have to deal with) so I'm getting a cortisone shot before surgery to help the inflammation in my herniated disc. I think the sciatica is def. affecting...
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    ROM Pre-op

    Thanks! Did you have the same results with both knees after surgery?
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