robtccharles
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So, I am having my second TKR (left on 12.9) two years after the first. I am leerier than I was for the first, not sure why! Maybe because I know it is a long recovery process and I didn't know what to expect from the first! The fact is, when you replace a natural joint with a prosthetic it is never going to be 100%. I would say I am 85% on my new knee and that is probably what I should expect going forward with the left replacement. any recommendations on how to best prepare for my next surgery? I have been working out almost daily, doing lower-body weights and some light upper-body weights. I also walk outdoors for 1 to 2 miles a day.
BTW - What is all the hype over the Jiffy knee replacement? It is my understanding that rather than cut the muscles/tendons, they slide them aside, thus making it a less invasive surgery. One surgeon I talked to said it was just hype and not necessarily any better. any thoughts?
BTW - What is all the hype over the Jiffy knee replacement? It is my understanding that rather than cut the muscles/tendons, they slide them aside, thus making it a less invasive surgery. One surgeon I talked to said it was just hype and not necessarily any better. any thoughts?
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