Revised PKR to TKR Patellofemoral PKR with Ehlers Danlos hypermobility

[Jamie]

It is possible you could have a real leg discrepancy, but not very likely. Much more likely is that your body just needs time to adjust to the new alignment. You’re very, very new out of surgery, so you need to let things settle for months before worrying about a real leg discrepancy. They are more of a problem with hip replacements anyway. Once you get to the point where you have outpatient therapy, hunt for someone who is trained in gait analysis and dealing with problems after a knee replacement.

 

[Healingwell]

You’re very, very new out of surgery, so you need to let things settle for months

That is such a good reminder! I keep thinking it has been longer since the surgery than it has been and that all should be normal.

 

[Healingwell]

Much more likely is that your body just needs time to adjust to the new alignment.

The surgeon said the X-rays look
Great and the knee feels stable, and likely there is some adjustment needed and healing from the trauma of surgery. He noted I have a subluxing peroneal tendon and tendonitis.
Hard to say what is causing that-i still
need surgery next year on that for my severe
big toe arthritis and dislocated pinky toe. That pinky toe hurts a lot-the nice part of the knee surgery is I had a little time putting less weight on it!

 

[Healingwell]

My left foot!

 

[Jamie]

Ouchie!!! No wonder your foot hurts.

 

[sistersinhim]

Oh my, that looks extremely painful. I hope you can get that fixed soon.

 

[Healingwell]

Oh my, that looks extremely painful. I hope you can get that fixed soon.

Thanks! It does hurt-feels like walking on a nub of crunchy bone.

 

[Healingwell]

Spitting suture! Was a little concerned an infection was starting in my new knee replacement but most likely is a dissolvable stitch that didn’t dissolve and worked its way to the surface. The surgeon gave me an antibiotic prescription to be on safe side.

 

[Layla]

Wise move contacting your surgeon and good news that he's acting preventatively. Fingers crossed it heals quickly. Have a great weekend, Mochapup!
@Mochapup

 

[mendogal]

Oh yeah, definitely better safe than sorry!

 

[Layla]

Happy Two Month Anniversary, Mochapup!
Hopefully that pesky little area is healing up nicely.
A great week to you!
@Mochapup

 

[Healingwell]

Two months post-op today! Doing well but oh so tired still.

 

[Healingwell]

Happy Two Month Anniversary,

Thank you! The pesky spot is about the same but not worrisome. Seeing the surgeon this week at any rate. Was just doing my home PT and tried a tentative kneel on the right knee, replaced in June. Kneeled a little in my soft foam leg-raiser pillow.

 

[mendogal]

Yay for a five month tentative kneel!!!!

 

[Layla]

tried a tentative kneel on the right knee, r

It's like being a toddler all over again some days. Figuring out how to kneel, get up and down off the floor, climb the stairs, tie your shoes etc. I had to laugh at how pathetic I felt some days.
Hang in there, Mochapup, brighter days are on the way!

 

[Healingwell]

Was changing the bandaid on my “spitting suture” wound and noticed it looks dark purple/black. Sent a pix to Dr out of extreme caution but maybe is part of healing process?

 

[Jamie]

Have you seen anything of a stitch trying to come out? The things to watch for infection would be increased drainage, drainage that is not clear, an increase to the size of the drainage hole, and any odor to the wound area.

It was wise to send the photo to your surgeon. You may want to have him check it out in person and culture a swab of the drainage fluid, assuming that you weren’t given any antibiotics. If you were, that could alter any testing. But it is important to stay vigilant with something like this.

There is no redness and that’s a good thing. Please continue to let us know how you’re doing. We’re here for you.

 

[Healingwell]

But it is important to stay vigilant with something like this.

There is no redness and that’s a good thing. Please continue to let us know how you’re doing. We’re here for you.

Hi! Yes, am taking antibiotics and don’t see increasing drainage—in fact, it is super dry looking but we have had very dry weather lately too. Surgeon had said to avoid immersion in water and to keep a bandage on it. Will see what he says about latest picture.

 

[Healingwell]

Have you seen anything of a stitch trying to come out?

I am not sure-in the first few days there was
a little drainage that could have contained sutures.

 

[Jamie]

Thanks….I’ll be waiting to see what he says.