I had LTKR in October 2018. The first year was OK not wonderful, still took NSAID everyday, but could play tennis and do what I wanted. However knee was trembly and would throb in the shin if I was sitting too long.
However that all changed at the beginning of this year when, after bending the knee with a little too much pressure on it, it became very painful to walk. I also began experiencing back pain, specifically sciatica, which has become chronic but manageable.
I relate it to the surgery and the fact that my left leg is longer that my fight by 0.6 inches. The leg has always felt too long especially on the lateral side (outside). I was on the couch for three days. Slowly after 9 months, I can walk again and manage some tennis, but it hurts everyday. I am considering a revision, but two surgeons said it is stable, can not find anything wrong, and not to do revision except as last resort.
Another surgeon recently told me I am a candidate and is ready to schedule me. I still have pain everyday, mostly throbbing when at rest, but functional with weight bearing etc. But walking is problematic for longer spans like over a mile. Any advice or can anyone share real experiences with Revision.
Thanks
However that all changed at the beginning of this year when, after bending the knee with a little too much pressure on it, it became very painful to walk. I also began experiencing back pain, specifically sciatica, which has become chronic but manageable.
I relate it to the surgery and the fact that my left leg is longer that my fight by 0.6 inches. The leg has always felt too long especially on the lateral side (outside). I was on the couch for three days. Slowly after 9 months, I can walk again and manage some tennis, but it hurts everyday. I am considering a revision, but two surgeons said it is stable, can not find anything wrong, and not to do revision except as last resort.
Another surgeon recently told me I am a candidate and is ready to schedule me. I still have pain everyday, mostly throbbing when at rest, but functional with weight bearing etc. But walking is problematic for longer spans like over a mile. Any advice or can anyone share real experiences with Revision.
Thanks
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