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    TKR 5 weeks out from TKR, stiff and frustrated<

    Josephine, thank you so much for your advice, I will certainly do as you suggest. The knee extensions are sitting on a chair and lifting and straightening my leg. I see my surgeon this week so I’ll be interested to see what he has to say. I am starting to realise that recovery is a longer...
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    TKR 5 weeks out from TKR, stiff and frustrated<

    Josephine, hope I’ve posted this correctly, still trying to navigate the site properly!! 1. Pain level 4 2. Pelexia ( tapentadol )100mg in morning. 150mg at night, Lyrica 75mg morning and night. Panadol as needed 3 huge 4 flexion 80/90 depending on my knee on the day . Not sure of...
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    TKR 5 weeks out from TKR, stiff and frustrated<

    DLR, thanks! It’s a longer road than I expected, my knee is still very stiff and sometimes it’s difficult to imagine things will ever change:sad: All the best to you for a speedy recovery
  4. L

    TKR 5 weeks out from TKR, stiff and frustrated<

    Sure , ask away!
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    TKR 5 weeks out from TKR, stiff and frustrated<

    Thanks everyone for your advice, I’m now realising I’ve been expecting too much too soon! I’m definitely going to reduce my physio and be a little more gentle with my poor knee.
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    TKR 5 weeks out from TKR, stiff and frustrated<

    jodingers, thanks so much for your advice, you are right, there’s not much you can do with a swollen knee! You are certainly made to feel that the more you do the better. I will take yours and others advice to cut right back and try to get the swelling down. Good luck with the rest of your recovery
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    TKR 5 weeks out from TKR, stiff and frustrated<

    Thanks for your reply, I’ve really found your site helpful, it’s reassuring to read other people’s stories! Can you tell me what ROM is average for 5 weeks post op? The therapist aren’t actually too bad, they don’t physically push , but do encourage verbally I’m also supposed to be off pain...
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    TKR 5 weeks out from TKR, stiff and frustrated<

    I had a right TKR on the 12th April. I had 4 days in hospital and 2 weeks in a rehab hospital doing physio and hydro therapy daily. When I left hospital my knee was still swollen and very stiff and it’s exactly the same now 5 weeks out!! I currently attend the hospital as an outpatient doing...
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