JamesAB
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Hello everyone, Seven weeks ago I had a RTKR. In addition, in order to partially correct a walking disability, the surgeon rotated the lower leg, by a few degrees relative to the upper leg. I have never been able to completely straighten (flatten) the leg by two or three degrees but since the operation this angle is more like 10 - 15°. I cannot put my foot flat on the floor or take my weight on the leg and consequently, even with an aid, I can't walk at all.
Noting that I have lost most of the muscle strength in the leg I have bought a pedal type exerciser and as well as weekly PT sessions, I have restarted Pilates which had been on hold since the op. I think this is helping.
Obviously my big worry is that I won't walk again, or not for a long while.
I would be interested to hear if any one else has had a similar experience and if so, what the outcome was.
Thanks and regards, Jim
Noting that I have lost most of the muscle strength in the leg I have bought a pedal type exerciser and as well as weekly PT sessions, I have restarted Pilates which had been on hold since the op. I think this is helping.
Obviously my big worry is that I won't walk again, or not for a long while.
I would be interested to hear if any one else has had a similar experience and if so, what the outcome was.
Thanks and regards, Jim