coffeegirl
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A family member had a total left knee replacement on June 26. She has been told by her PT that her ROM is acceptable (107° at 16 days post-op) but she is still very weak and using the walker, requiring a lot of help with daily activities. Her PT is disappointed and says only extremely elderly patients are still using the walker at this point. She was previously very active. 12,000 steps was a light day prior to surgery and she did PT prior to surgery to strengthen. However, earlier this year, she had a very serious infection and was hospitalized for 3 days. She and I both feel that it was likely the infection that weakened her. However, the PT seemed to indicate that she is much farther behind than most. Has anyone else been still using the walker at 2.5 weeks and recovered well? Additionally, I go back to work Tuesday and appreciate any tips for ways she/I can prepare for her being alone most of the day at the weakened state. Thank you in advance.