spinfanatic
junior member
Hi Bonesmart community. This is my first post after a RTKR on 9/22/12. My recovery has been relatively routine and I am lucky to have both great ROM and pain control. But as I have learned following Bonesmart, there always seems to be something and my problem is a paralyzed vocal cord which I woke up with after surgery. After lots of crazy tests, my Doctors are saying its cause is idiopathic and there is no statistical evidence to point to surgery particularly since my anesthesia was via spinal epidural. My ENT who specializes in voice disorders is researching for me as this paralysis is not a disease but a symptom and I am scheduled for second knee as soon as I get up the courage. I wondering if anyone in this community has or heard of a similar complication. Thank you all!