TKR RTKR Mar 4th 2022. My journey

[benne68]

Hi @Rubybegonia Yes, zingers are a normal part of the healing process. They're a sign that things are waking up and reconnecting. They can be painful, but they aren't dangerous. There's really nothing you can do other than grit your teeth. Try to think of it as a good thing -- a sign that sensations are coming back!

 

[sistersinhim]

Sometimes I'd get zingers so strong they'd make my leg jump. I hated those in the middle of the night!

 

[FourCats]

Zingers … ugh.

 

[Rubybegonia]

Update.
I had a MUA done on Friday April 22 late in the afternoon.
Physio at out patients Saturday and today
It's been like a miracle for me.
I went from 83 degrees of bend to 105 degrees today.
I can make a full rotation on
My spin bike so will now build up endurance and then resistance
May get my life back yet!!!!

 

[Rubybegonia]

And here we are five days post MUA. I still have more range of motion than before but less than on day one and two. My quad muscles are super tight and painful when stretched.
I'm trying Icing , elevating and have begun trying massage with a rolling pin.
I see pt tomorrow and the surgeon next week
Anyone with any suggestions.
Despite all the reassurance people here have given me I worry my poor range of motion is just going to repeat it self

 

[BlueSkiesHere]

I just had a RTKR on March 4th. I, too am a slow healer but all the advice you have been give about slowing down is spot on. My surgeon also "threatened" me at 6 weeks with MUA and I switched PT's. The new one immediately took ALL the exercises I had been given from previous PT and I began with TWO exercises for a week and he is slowly building up. I had a setback with a pulled ligament which I believe was from over stressing the leg from my previous PT. If this gives you hope...in the three weeks since stopping all the major stress exercises and doing it much slower under this person, my flex went from 90 degrees to 105 this past week. Major improvement already from slowing down. I believe just what they are saying - the ROM is there. It is time, healing and COMMON SENSE. Also - those zingers I have and was told they are nerves waking up. I am not a medical person.
I'd love an update on how your healing is going!

 

[Susie-Q]

Thank you for your post, @BlueSkiesHere . You are living proof that slowing down and allowing healing is the best way to gain ROM. Hopefully others will learn this valuable lesson from your experience!

 

[Rubybegonia]

Well things are feeling more positive today. My quad pain seems to have resolved itself and I'm continuing to gain range of motion albeit, slowly. Pt was cancelled this week but I spin three times a day, short walks and stretches.
I bought one of those measuring devices and yesterday I was at 112. My goal is 120s so remain hopeful
Side note. Slept on my stomach for the first time last night. Bliss lol

 

[InkedMarie]

@Rubybegonia you spin 3 times a day? What is that?

Marie

 

[Rubybegonia]

@InkedMarie spinning is a stationary bike the resembles a road bike. Before my surgery I took spin classes four days a week.

 

[sistersinhim]

Pt was cancelled this week but I spin three times a day, short walks and stretches.

What you did at home is PT! How well you are doing for only 3 weeks out!

 

[benne68]

Slept on my stomach for the first time last night. Bliss lol

YES! I'm also a stomach sleeper and longed for the night I could do it comfortably. Sounds like you are recovering well.

 

[Rubybegonia]

Ok. So I've started a physio program with the acronym GLAD.
I've been twice this week.
I'm also doing my physio and riding the spin bike dsily.
Today I have quad and back of knee discomfort and my upper leg is quite achy
Is it ok to
Miss one day of exercises!
For reference im
10 weeks post op. 3 mua

 

[benne68]

Is it ok to
Miss one day of exercises!

It's not only okay, it's recommended. Aches and pains like you are describing usually indicate that you are doing a bit too much for where your leg is at this point in recovery. Take a day or two off from everything except ADLs (activities of daily living) and then ease back into your activities.