Revised PKR to TKR Patellofemoral PKR with Ehlers Danlos hypermobility

[EalingGran]

What could cause the one-sided blanching of the knee?

I have rather mottled legs- particularly when weather cold. I notice that my PKR leg is still a bit more mottled and slightly purplish in the morning- even 2 years out.
I think small blood vessels are cut and it affects the circulation?? But that is just my theory

 

[Layla]

Happy Three Month Anniversary, Mochapup!
I hope you're doing well and finding peaceful moments during this busy time of year.
Wishing you love and happiness during this holiday season and many blessings in 2025!
@Mochapup

 

[Healingwell]

Happy Three Month Anniversary, Mochapup!

Thank you! My knees continue to heal. Alas now I have Covid. Grr. Thought it was a bad cold but tested positive today. Have been utterly tired.

 

[mendogal]

Well PHOOEY. That's no fun. I hope it runs its course quickly.

 

[Layla]

Oh no! I am so sorry!
Rest up and do all the things so you're feeling perky by Christmas.
Hugs and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
@Mochapup

 

[Healingwell]

Well PHOOEY.

That’s the best way to describe it!

 

[Healingwell]

Hugs and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Thanks so much! And a merry Christmas to you!

 

[Healingwell]

Good news! Over the Covid and was able to fly for the first time in two years. Used the airport wheelchair service-more for my hips than my knees-and it went well for the short flight.

 

[Jamie]

That’s a great report!!! May the “good” continue……

 

[sistersinhim]

I'm glad you got over the Covid and after to fly without any problems.

 

[Healingwell]

Set off the metal detector at airport with my new knees but the trip went well.

 

[Layla]

Ugh...what some people will do for attention!

Kidding aside...Glad you enjoyed your vacay...you earned it!
@Mochapup

 

[Healingwell]

Ugh...what some people will do for attention!

Hehe! Desperate measures. Knees definitely more sore after trip-did much more than have been doing. Am now getting ready for foot surgery!

 

[Layla]

Good Morning Mochapup,
I am sorry you have to endure an another surgery and recovery. I wish you an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery.

If you have a date and you'd like us to add it to your signature, please provide the information and we'll add it.
You are welcome to join the Insiders Club and start a thread in the Other Joints forum to discuss your foot surgery and recovery.

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Best wishes always!
@Mochapup

 

[Healingwell]

. I wish you an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery.

Thank you! I don’t have a date yet but will post. Had a good follow-up with knee surgeon today, who said the knees are doing well.

 

[Healingwell]

Still pending a date for my foot surgery but did find out I will be non-weight bearing for at least four weeks. Will be interesting to see how this impacts my knee.

 

[Healingwell]

Still pending a date for my foot surgery but did find out I will be non-weight bearing for at least four weeks.

I have a date! March 5. The surgeon is actually going to do two surgeries because there are extensive repairs in several areas and he didn’t want me under anesthesia that long, plus it would take longer to heal if he did everything at once.

 

[Healingwell]

Haven’t posted in awhile as I recover from the foot surgery. Have noticed that my right knee, which is now 11 months post op, recently feels rather tight on the lateral side and more sore than before. My right ankle is also very unhappy—on the lateral side. Wonder if there is a connection-peroneal nerve?! My right side has had to take the load while my left foot has been non weight bearing. Still in the boot and using crutches, though I can finally put some weight on it.

 

[sistersinhim]

When I broke my foot/ankle and was non-weight bearing, my opposite knee gave me a fit after a week or so. I was non-weight bearing for 6 weeks. After that, I was allowed to put my foot down to steady myself while standing, though not walking on it yet. Just that little bit of pressure off the opposite knee helped it. You should find that to be true for you, too.

 

[Healingwell]

Just that little bit of pressure off the opposite knee helped it. You should find that to be true for you, too

Thank you! I hope so. I can put some weight on it now so will see how it goes.