Hello folks! I had my RTKR done in May 2020. Then I had to have a knee manipulation performed in July 2020, because my progress of mobility was not at the level my PT therapist and Doc thought it should be be at that time. I continued PT for another 5 months. When my annual visit came up in May 2021, I still experienced stiffness, pain and decreased mobility, so I went for another round of PT for 3 months. I thought my knee felt better when it ended. Well, around February this year, my knee began to feel unstable, pain increased gradually, a burning sensation became noticeable, along the shooting lightning stabs in my RTKR. In June, just past my 2- year post op, I decided to see another doctor for a 2nd opinion. After x-rays and a bone scan I was told the hardware is loosening and a revision surgery is needed.
I thought I should also talk to my original surgeon, at least give him the news. Well, my original surgeon told me that PT will help strengthen my knee and surgery isn't necessary.
Folks, I'm confused. I know the pain I'm experiencing everyday, all day long. I know, the reason I agreed to get my knee replaced in the first place was to eliminate that excruciating pain. Now, I'm living with it again just 2 years later. Oh, by the way, I have rheumatoid arthritis and fiibromyalgia.
If anyone has been through this confusion and can provide some advice, I would greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
I thought I should also talk to my original surgeon, at least give him the news. Well, my original surgeon told me that PT will help strengthen my knee and surgery isn't necessary.
Folks, I'm confused. I know the pain I'm experiencing everyday, all day long. I know, the reason I agreed to get my knee replaced in the first place was to eliminate that excruciating pain. Now, I'm living with it again just 2 years later. Oh, by the way, I have rheumatoid arthritis and fiibromyalgia.
If anyone has been through this confusion and can provide some advice, I would greatly appreciated.
Thanks.