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    MUA Limited ROM - CRPS

    Update: I had surgery on my left knee in April of 2017. The surgeon removed a piece of my patella that had broken off. Despite having a nerve block the #CRPS spread. Thankfully, through nerve blocks, massage and PT I have managed to regain most of my mobility in that knee. ROM 15 degrees loss...
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    MUA Limited ROM - CRPS

    @Newbie tkr I am sorry you are experiencing limited ROM and pain but I am so glad you found this forum. There are so many great people here and the advice is golden. I think one of the biggest things for me was slowing down and taking one day at a time. Everyone progresses at a different rate...
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    MUA Limited ROM - CRPS

    Feeling accomplished - bike ride and a short walk today. I am determined to get more exercise. I just need it.
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    MUA Limited ROM - CRPS

    Thanks @Clipless - my pain doc is on board so hopefully he will have a good plan.
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    MUA Limited ROM - CRPS

    Just thought I would pop in with an update. I have just found out I need another surgery on my "good" knee - I have a congenital tripartite patella and one of the segments has broken off and is causing lots of grief. My OS wants to do a scope and then make a small incision to fish out the...
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    Left hip needs done, have to settle CRPS first

    I haven't been on the site for ages. All my best for you. It seems I have to check out your new thread.
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    TKR Post op TKR at 40 years young!

    Atypical in a bad way - I had my surgery in November of 2014 - I still have very limited range of motion (65-70 degrees) and was diagnosed with #CRPS Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. It sucks - but life doesn't! I have had to change the way I do a lot of things but I have very supportive family...
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    MUA Limited ROM - CRPS

    It's been a while since I last checked in. @KameronSteele I am doing the Ideal Protein diet. Unfortunately, my ROM just shifted - I lost 10 degrees on extension and gained 10 degrees in flexion. I am around 65 most days. I can get around without a stick but tend to toe walk so I use a cane to...
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    TKR Post op TKR at 40 years young!

    I was 46 when I had my TKR but my recovery has been atypical. I'm not ready for Christmas either. :)
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    MUA Limited ROM - CRPS

    I have an appointment on Tuesday with the new OS. I am also pleased to report I have found an extra 10 degrees of bend. I started cognitive behavioural therapy and also started eating a high protein, low carb diet. Not sure if the extra ROM is due to time, counselling or diet but happy just the...
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    TKR 8 Month Update

    Wishing you all the best with knee number two. Glad to hear you have been ripping up the trails on your bike.
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    MUA Limited ROM - CRPS

    Yes, wonderful to use my recumbent bike again! Insert happy dance here. I went to my GP yesterday and was referred to a new OS in Vancouver. He was recommended by a pain specialist so I am hoping he has more experience with #CRPS than our local Surgeons. My insurance company approved a...
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    MUA 1 Week post op

    Mayo Clinic Website says: The cause of complex regional pain syndrome isn't clearly understood. Treatment for complex regional pain syndrome is most effective when started early. In such cases, improvement and even remission are possible. Treatment is multimodal. The web page below provides a...
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    MUA 1 Week post op

    Hi, Just checking in. You are doing great!! It's very hard not to compare yourself to others especially when others are doing so well. Our hospital offered PT sessions for TKR patients as a group. Everyone was better than me - it was hard to swallow. I think it's even harder when you have been a...
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    TKR Nine weeks out and still limited ROM

    I had an MUA 7 weeks after my TKR. After, my OS told me that he gave one big push and my heel went straight to my butt - 135 degrees. I'm in Canada but my OS was open about the procedure.
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