My left knee TKR was on 2/27/23. I opted for a spinal block without general anesthesia. The anesthesiologist was wonderful. He explained what I would experience and it went just as he said. I remember very little of the surgery and was comfortable the entire time. Post op I was clear headed and...
I'll be having a TKR in February. My PCP strongly advised against general anesthesia, saying that with every one, brain cells are damaged. I had THR on both hips this year with general anesthesia.
Has anyone had a TKR without a general anesthesia and how did it go for you?
I'm about 12 weeks post op after a THR. My feet and legs still swell during the day. It goes down a bit after a night's sleep, but starts again as soon as I get up. I've used the compression socks that the doctor ordered, but they don't help much. I'm scheduled for the other hip to be replaced...
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