Revision TKR Stubborn New Knee<

[Sportin89]

Been awhile since I update my info and this has definetly been a journey!! I went to see a 2nd doctor one year after the tkr was completed. He completed a CTscan on the implant and found issues with the original installation. Revision surgery took place on 10/30/18 and I am again working the recovery process. One week after revision surgery, I am 103 degrees flexion and -3 extension. Differences from first to 2nd surgery is not as much pain, not as much swelling, the appearance of the 2 legs looks more normal. All I heard for a year was it was me, your doing too much, your not doing enough, etc. When I was out for my revision surgery, the doc measured ROM before op and was only able to get 85 degrees. 125 after.

 

[Jockette]

I’m sorry to hear you had to have a revision but am happy it’s better than the original!

Best wishes for a great recovery!

 

[Celle]

Welcome to recovery again, @Sportin89
I'm goad to hear that this time things seem to be starting better.

As a reminder, here is another copy of the recovery reading:
Knee Recovery: The Guidelines
1. Don’t worry: Your body will heal all by itself. Relax, let it, don't try and hurry it, don’t worry about any symptoms now; they are almost certainly temporary
2. Control discomfort:

rest
elevate
ice
take your pain meds by prescription schedule (not when pain starts!)
don't overwork.​

3. Do what you want to do BUT

a. If it hurts, don't do it and don't allow anyone - especially a physical therapist - to do it to you
b. If your leg swells more or gets stiffer in the 24 hours after doing it, don't do it again.​

4. PT or exercise can be useful BUT take note of these

the BoneSmart view on exercise
BoneSmart philosophy for sensible post op therapy​

5. Here is a week-by-week guide for Activity progression for TKRs


The Recovery articles:
The importance of managing pain after a TKR and the pain chart
Swollen and stiff knee: what causes it?

Energy drain for TKRs
Elevation is the key

Ice to control pain and swelling
Heel slides and how to do them properly

Chart representation of TKR recovery
Healing: how long does it take?

Post op blues is a reality - be prepared for it
Sleep deprivation is pretty much inevitable - but what causes it?

There are also some cautionary articles here
Myth busting: no pain, no gain
Myth busting: the "window of opportunity" in TKR
Myth busting: on getting addicted to pain meds

Please don't be overwhelmed by the list. The articles are not long and they and contain information that will answer many questions and help you make your recovery much easier on your knee and on you.

We are here to help in any way we can: answering questions and concerns; supporting and encouraging you from start to finish.

We try to keep the forum a positive and safe place for our members to talk about their questions or concerns and to report successes with their joint replacement surgery.

While members may create as many threads as they like in a majority of BoneSmart's forums, we ask that each member have only one recovery thread. This policy makes it easier to go back and review history before providing advice.

 

[sistersinhim]

What a good outcome this time! Yay!!

 

[Spex10]

That's good to hear. Onwards and upwards!

 

[eaglemom]

Good news that your doing better. Now, just to take it very easy and let that new baby knee heal.