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TKR Pain after twelve weeks and a tens unit<

Oh my, what trials you have been through. I wish you the best!
 
Thank you, Sis! We ALL have our bad times. I am extremely lucky, both to be alive, and to still have my foot. I just wish it didn't hurt so much right now.
 
Oh - my - gosh! That was a dreadful accident! I can truly say that in 50+ years of working in orthopaedics and trauma, I have only ever seen two traumatic amputations like that! One we were able to reconstruct but with a poor result and the other couldn't be saved. I am so sorry you had to go through that. I don't wonder then that you are having such problems with your leg. It explains a lot.
 
I have had three opinions since my accident about my ankle. Two of them said I will have to have a total ankle replacement with some repair to the small foot bones, and one that said I was not a candidate for a replacement on the ankle because it was an open fracture repair. I think I made the right decision about having the TKR. Now I just need to get on with recovery. I thank you, Josephine and everyone that has commented. It is nice to know there is a place I can visit where others know the struggle.
 
You are among family on this site and we all care about each other!
 
MsPenny said:
one that said I was not a candidate for a replacement on the ankle because it was an open fracture repair.
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When were you told that? I don't see why as it's been 15 years since the accident. I think it's time-out on any issues arising from that.
 
An OS who was supposedly a professor for some years in orthopedic surgery. I went to him June 2015. He was recommended by my primary care physician. I never went back. He also said he would not operate on my knee until I had three months on his program of vitamins and lots of protein in my diet. It was quite depressing, as I had hope on getting everything straightened out. I need to be able to wear flat shoes, or sneakers so I can walk. I have to watch my weight because I am not very active. It is a crazy thing, my leg. I had my TKR, but I think it has made the ankle worse.
 
Last year? I think perhaps it's time you sought another opinion!
 
The OS that did my TKR said I needed to wait until I was fully healed before I tried to do anything for my ankle. He said at least 6-9 months. Does that sound about right to you?
 
Yes, of course. I was just thinking about your ankle when I wrote that!
 
Oh my gosh Penny what you have been through! I am so glad you found this site. The wonderful thing is, on here, you will have moral support and the added benefit of people like Josephine whose expertise can help you through this other major issue while you are still healing from your tkr. Healing thoughts being sent your way.
 
@LFitz Thank you !! I can not tell you how much this site has helped me in just a couple of days! I have learned so much, and everyone has been so encouraging and kind.
 
So it is 11:30 and I can't sleep. My pain level in my hip, knee and ankle are at least 6. I am using ice packs and elevation. I have taken Tylenol and aleve, used my tens unit up and down my entire leg, and I just can't get comfortable. I am glad I have an appointment in the morning with my primary physician, and hope she can prescribe something, anything to help, but that is a long nine hours away.
 
I had an appointment this morning with my Primary Physician. She took x-rays, and told me she believes I have bursitis in my right hip. Sending me to orthopedic doctor.
 
That can be treated, so it's good news!
 
sistersinhim said:
That can be treated, so it's good news!
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I agree, sister. I am also being referred to an ankle specialist to see what can be done for that. It is a slow process, but I can tell that my knee is going to do great. I am thinking by this time next year (if I have TAR), I will be all healed up and I do look forward to that time.
Meanwhile, thank you for your posts. When I can't sleep and I am just here by myself, having the people here at bonesmart has kept me from feeling so alone. That has helped keep me from getting really down with depression. This site has been a Godsend. Thank you again!!
Now...How are you getting along? I hope you are healing nicely and following the Bonesmart mantra. I have you in my thoughts and prayers!
Penny
 
Yeah, at 3 weeks, 4 days out, Penny, I'm fighting the hip pain, and for me, it's because I'm up on my toes too much when walking and not bending the knee as much as I should, thus transferring motion to the muscles in the hip and it's all bad. So I'm working to take every step with thought and it's not real easy.
Maybe this will help.
My aunt says that knee replacement is measured in months, and then she said in half years!
 
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