Underwent left PKR (referred to variously as Uni or Hemi compartment, or half knee replacement here in Australia) 9 July 2020.
Walking (shuffling) in frame on the afternoon of surgery, moved to crutches following day & some walking without crutches by day 2 post surgery. Discharged a day early on 11 July due to meeting various requirements for discharge.
Little pain other than during exercises whilst in Hospital. First night at home slept till 1:45 then off to recliner, 2nd night till 1:10 am & last night till 3pm. Last night pain level was worst to date, but perhaps only 6 from 10. Concerned however that pain levels have increased each day. Perhaps the decision to walk unaided by crutches the day prior has contributed?
After discovering this site, I today eased off the exercise & stretching & allowed time to rest, ice & recover. Pain & swelling levels allshowing improvement this afternoon. It will be interesting to see whether the reduced activity leads to lesser pain levels tomorrow.
Walking (shuffling) in frame on the afternoon of surgery, moved to crutches following day & some walking without crutches by day 2 post surgery. Discharged a day early on 11 July due to meeting various requirements for discharge.
Little pain other than during exercises whilst in Hospital. First night at home slept till 1:45 then off to recliner, 2nd night till 1:10 am & last night till 3pm. Last night pain level was worst to date, but perhaps only 6 from 10. Concerned however that pain levels have increased each day. Perhaps the decision to walk unaided by crutches the day prior has contributed?
After discovering this site, I today eased off the exercise & stretching & allowed time to rest, ice & recover. Pain & swelling levels allshowing improvement this afternoon. It will be interesting to see whether the reduced activity leads to lesser pain levels tomorrow.