MUA knee so stiff<<
- Thread starter bland9
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Canada
I fell on my new knee in May, all 185 pounds right on it. It hurt for weeks. On the 24th. my OS xrayed it, and my implant is fine.
I don't think you have anything to worry about with just a bump. Your soft tissues will loudly complain about it, but the knee joint should be just fine. You know the routine: ice, elevate, and medicate!
I don't think you have anything to worry about with just a bump. Your soft tissues will loudly complain about it, but the knee joint should be just fine. You know the routine: ice, elevate, and medicate!
flyaway79
graduate
Both my surgeons told me to try and avoid it. With my partial I would kneel on it once a year when I had to train for my CPR certification. Wasn't awful wasn't something I would do unless absolutely necessary.
kmak81230
post-grad
I asked my surgeon prior to surgery - he said yes but that it would take some getting used to and perhaps use of knee pads -- of course he has not had a TKR. I practiced kneeling onto a soft pad at PT. I was wondering about it as I like to work in the garden which can require kneeling. I expect eventually if I use a kneeling pad I might be able to -- certainly not anytime in the near future as it requires much more flexion than I currently have.
I wouldn't, but that's just me.
NewKneeMe
junior member
Another harsh lesson today- beware of knocking the op knee -today accidentally knock my knee not to hard but hard enough and wow for a moment I became extremely light headed and yes I saw stars too and became really worried that I caused damage to knee, still really anxious
I had something similar happen a few days ago and it make me get a little teary for a minute bc it HURT. I was playing with my very energetic, very excitable dog and he crashed into my knee. I did a few extra icing sessions that day and it was OK other than being sore in the spot where he bounced off me. I was really surprised at how much it hurt. I hope you are no worse for the wear today.
bland9
graduate
Today been to the doctors today and given extra time off work and I spoke of pain of op leg he has given me some Tramadol 50mg ,I'm not sure if I will take the tablets 
has anyone one else taking these and how well do they work etc
has anyone one else taking these and how well do they work etc
Tramadol works really well for me and it doesn't put me into a fog like Oxy does. No nausea with it, either. It does constipate me a little bit, but Miralax, once a day, takes care of that problem. IMHO, it's a very good step down med.
I have it in the drops form. Took it every night week two, sometimes week three, rarely after that.
It helps me calm down and it helps me sleep through. I take 10 to 15 drops. So yes, it is good to know I have that on hand if I need it.
It helps me calm down and it helps me sleep through. I take 10 to 15 drops. So yes, it is good to know I have that on hand if I need it.
kmak81230
post-grad
Hi Bland: I have been wondering the same thing. Certainly you would have to be able to get the pedals around at a seat height that works for your bike - Duh! If you are biking on the road (vs stationary) you will be adding some resistance so I would expect you would want to try short distances at first and do a loop to make sure you can get home without too much swelling or discomfort. And of course be able to get on and off the bike safely and be able to put a foot down safely when at a stop sign or general stopping. I am nervous about trying so expect I will wait a couple more weeks before trying a spin around the block.
Your knee will let you know when you can ride. There is no set time. Everyone is different. Also, it depends on how high the bike seat is and what your environment is right.
bland9
graduate
I don't know I'm really overdoing it my op knee very swollen plus foot, no choice helping to empty house seems to be taken ages, lots of resting needed , but really wanted to mention how really awkward it is just to get sitting on floor and plus getting up , wish there was a more dignified way of getting up 
kmak81230
post-grad
There's no dignified way for that movement (getting off the floor). Hang in there - you have the emotional stress of emptying your mum's house plus all the activity that goes along with that. Take plenty of rest breaks to ice and elevate.
bland9
graduate
9 weeks post op- my rom for OP leg is 100 and seems to be stuck at that , will this be it or does it improve. still feels tight around knee and feel like I could bend further but I'm afraid if push it to hard In case I might cause damage to new knee parts or cause knee to inflame more
flyaway79
graduate
I stopped PT at 8 weeks and it was 113. I felt stuck. I did not do any formal PT after that just walking and riding my stationary bike. At my 3 months check I was up to 125 and at 4 months I was at 130. Doctor said I will continue to gain more as it continues to heal.
You won't damage the knee but you will make your tissue and muscles sore if you push too hard. Just let it come naturally. Don't force anything!! Relax and let it continue to heal. It will get there!
You won't damage the knee but you will make your tissue and muscles sore if you push too hard. Just let it come naturally. Don't force anything!! Relax and let it continue to heal. It will get there!
