sstoots
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I had a left TKR (MIS) on Monday July 6. Generally things went well . I was discharged after only 2 days of hospitalization. I have followed my rehab to the letter and hope to be on a stationary spinning bike by Sunday.
I do want to relate something that delayed my otherwise excellent recovery. I had a low grade fewer 5 days in a row and my home visit RN relayed the information to the PA assigned to the surgeon. She suggested I come to the office. I wasn't supposed to see the surgeon until 4 weeks post surgery. Well, anyway, its a good thing I was seen. She began the examination and was about to let me leave when she rather suddenly suggested the surgeon should take quick look. The surgeon quickly determined that I had a large hematoma . He aspirated the knee (which was very painful) and probably removed over 40cc of very dark red, thick fluid. A second aspiration resulted in a bit of clear fluid which he described as 'not indicative of an infection'. A couple of hours later, my range of motion and general mobility was hugely improved! The following day and for each day since, my progress has been flat out amazing.
Now here's a bit of commentary. The PA assigned to the OS evaluated my progress and her report resulted in my discharge from the hospital. I believe that if the surgeon had examined my on the day of discharge, he would aspirated the knee that day and likely delayed the discharge. The PA while a bright, ambitious young lady (under 30) has likely been overly empowered by this surgeon. I shudder to think of what the outcome might have been if this hematoma hadn't been found early and dealt with.
I do want to relate something that delayed my otherwise excellent recovery. I had a low grade fewer 5 days in a row and my home visit RN relayed the information to the PA assigned to the surgeon. She suggested I come to the office. I wasn't supposed to see the surgeon until 4 weeks post surgery. Well, anyway, its a good thing I was seen. She began the examination and was about to let me leave when she rather suddenly suggested the surgeon should take quick look. The surgeon quickly determined that I had a large hematoma . He aspirated the knee (which was very painful) and probably removed over 40cc of very dark red, thick fluid. A second aspiration resulted in a bit of clear fluid which he described as 'not indicative of an infection'. A couple of hours later, my range of motion and general mobility was hugely improved! The following day and for each day since, my progress has been flat out amazing.
Now here's a bit of commentary. The PA assigned to the OS evaluated my progress and her report resulted in my discharge from the hospital. I believe that if the surgeon had examined my on the day of discharge, he would aspirated the knee that day and likely delayed the discharge. The PA while a bright, ambitious young lady (under 30) has likely been overly empowered by this surgeon. I shudder to think of what the outcome might have been if this hematoma hadn't been found early and dealt with.