Hello, new here. Tkr left November 27th 2019 for medial severe OA.
Finishing up phys . therapy, and still have to use cane, or else I feel very unsteady. Pt encourages it too.Have good ROM can straighten 0 degrees, and bend to around 120deg.
My problem is , still pain, still swelling (both of which ortho aware and says expected) and can’t hardly walk with out using a cane.i can shop maybe 2 - 3 hours, and that is it.
My 12 weeks is up for return to work. I am a floor nurse, and I’m going to be expected to stand and run for poss 8 hours straight. Can’t use a cane or crutch.
should I be able to do more at this point, or is there a problem that I’m missing ?PT says my situation is taking longer because of the condition I was in prior to surgery ( prob waited too long)
I’ll appreciate any comments/suggestionsThank you!
Finishing up phys . therapy, and still have to use cane, or else I feel very unsteady. Pt encourages it too.Have good ROM can straighten 0 degrees, and bend to around 120deg.
My problem is , still pain, still swelling (both of which ortho aware and says expected) and can’t hardly walk with out using a cane.i can shop maybe 2 - 3 hours, and that is it.
My 12 weeks is up for return to work. I am a floor nurse, and I’m going to be expected to stand and run for poss 8 hours straight. Can’t use a cane or crutch.
should I be able to do more at this point, or is there a problem that I’m missing ?PT says my situation is taking longer because of the condition I was in prior to surgery ( prob waited too long)
I’ll appreciate any comments/suggestionsThank you!