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    TKR Clarksvilleal in Recovery

    Thanks, Jockette. Sorry it took me so long to reply. I'm doing great! No pain in the hip or either knee. I restarted my full exercise program last July, 3 months after the last joint surgery (right knee TKA), including rowing machine and stationary bike cardio work and barbell/dumbbell...
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    TKR Clarksvilleal in Recovery

    Left hip replacement surgery was Jan. 17, 2022. Right TKA March 21. Left TKA April 8.
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    TKR Update

    OK. I was thinking you may have gone overboard with ROM exercises on your own rather than following the PT's prescribed exercises. I had a bad experience with my first TKA when I tried to do excessive ROM exercises right away and caused the incision to open up. Fortunately the surgeon was able...
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    TKR Clarksvilleal in Recovery

    OK. I was thinking you may have gone overboard with ROM exercises on your own rather than following the PT's prescribed exercises. I had a bad experience with my first TKA when I tried to do excessive ROM exercises right away and caused the incision to open up. Fortunately the surgeon was able...
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    TKR Clarksvilleal in Recovery

    Hello DOCCUKE, I read your original post with interest. Sorry to hear it has been so painful for you. However I have a question that I hope you don't mind my asking: How were you able to achieve 130 degree ROM after only 3 weeks? Was this done with the help of a physical therapist in PT...
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    TKR Update

    Hello DOCCUKE, I read your original post with interest. Sorry to hear it has been so painful for you. However I have a question that I hope you don't mind my asking: How were you able to achieve 130 degree ROM after only 3 weeks? Was this done with the help of a physical therapist in PT...
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    TKR Introducing Myself/Potential TKR

    Hello TKRat45, I'm new to the forum, but I can relate to your hope of delaying surgery as long as possible. My case is very different than yours. I am older, with OA in both knees, periodic bouts of pain, though fortunately not in constant pain. But I'm trying a self-directed exercise and...
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    Bilateral TKR New Member - Hoping To Delay Surgery

    Hello everyone, Newbie here to this forum. Look like a good place for me to hang out. My case is a bit different than a lot of people here. I am male, older - just turned 73 - but a very active and relatively healthy 73, if I do say so myself. However I do have advanced osteoarthritis in both...

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