maloo
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I am 46 yr old female and had my TKR Dec 4, 2007 and unrealistically expected to be back 100% by now. However, I have not yet gotten to the "gee, I am so glad I did this phase" yet. If anything, I am almost regretting I had the surgery - although I do seem to be making progress slowly.
Because I have never had this done before, I do not know what is "normal". I am not taking any pain meds - just OTC Tylenol for Arthritis and Aleve. I do take the occasional Vicoden. I am no longer in outpatient PT, but am doing the same PT exercises at home every day (exercise bike, coffee can, 5lb ankle weights, etc.).
Here is my problem - swelling (the Doc says I will swell for 1 year), PAIN in my lower leg - especially right below my "knee" on both the inside and outside parts of the leg (probably tendon or muscle pain) - sharp pain if I bend it too much then it "snaps" and it seems ok...
My flexion seems to be decreasing --- when I left PT, I was bending consistently at 110 by myself and 118 with help. Now, I can only bend around 100 by myself and 110 if my husband pushes my leg. But is this maybe because I am "over exercising" now?
I saw my surgeon 3 weeks ago and he says everything is fine and doesn't want to see me for a year.
I know that everyone heals differently, but is this normal?
Because I have never had this done before, I do not know what is "normal". I am not taking any pain meds - just OTC Tylenol for Arthritis and Aleve. I do take the occasional Vicoden. I am no longer in outpatient PT, but am doing the same PT exercises at home every day (exercise bike, coffee can, 5lb ankle weights, etc.).
Here is my problem - swelling (the Doc says I will swell for 1 year), PAIN in my lower leg - especially right below my "knee" on both the inside and outside parts of the leg (probably tendon or muscle pain) - sharp pain if I bend it too much then it "snaps" and it seems ok...
My flexion seems to be decreasing --- when I left PT, I was bending consistently at 110 by myself and 118 with help. Now, I can only bend around 100 by myself and 110 if my husband pushes my leg. But is this maybe because I am "over exercising" now?
I saw my surgeon 3 weeks ago and he says everything is fine and doesn't want to see me for a year.
I know that everyone heals differently, but is this normal?