I am new here so if I violated any protocol please let me know and I will correct accordingly. I had a TKR on July 2, 2021. My (15 day) recovery has gone super fast except for two things. Although very stiff I have 0/105 flex and I ditched my cane 3 days ago. The first item is that with certain movements I generate a stabbing pain in the back of my knee. Generally speaking with my leg loaded and bent I have to be very careful with movement. Putting on or taking off socks in particular will set this pain (like a 10) off. Turning over in bed can also set this off as well. I only sleep on my back because of this. Once "set off" the back of my knee has a dull ache until I get up and walk around. Secondly, I am having a worsening feeling that there is a tourniquet wrapped around my leg just above the knee. That sensation comes when I walk and relieves when I rest elevated. I do have a lot of swelling there still.
If anyone has experienced these or has any advice please let me know. I plan on setting up an appointment with my Surgeon to discuss.
If anyone has experienced these or has any advice please let me know. I plan on setting up an appointment with my Surgeon to discuss.