dms1808
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So I made it home last evening after just two days in the hospital. I was amazed at how good things felt both knee and head after all I went through. My procedure was done with a regional nerve block three fold. Implanted catheter for the front of the knee, block in the rear, and epidural for the procedure. This meant I was much more coherent shortly after procedure and I was in control of my faculties. I was up on my knee within 14 hours, (Cemented). Doctor commented on how bad the knee looked when they went in which has played into my biggest issue right now. Swelling. Its pretty big and restricts my ROM, First day we tried the CPM I was able to get 0° and 90° the next day lucky to get 80°. We want to get three hours a day to keep buildup at bay given my rheumatoid.
My question to all out there is what has been experiences with TKR and Rheumatoid. I have had to be off my RA drugs for two weeks and flares have come on, and I have two weeks before I can get back on meds. Once I get back on meds will my swelling change dramatically?
My question to all out there is what has been experiences with TKR and Rheumatoid. I have had to be off my RA drugs for two weeks and flares have come on, and I have two weeks before I can get back on meds. Once I get back on meds will my swelling change dramatically?