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Revision TKR Tibia break after knee revision
Quick background: TKR May 2018 (Result of an accident in my 20’s causing deformity and ultimately arthritis) Revision April 2019 (2018 knee did not work due to severe deformity and past trauma) FINALLY turned a corner October 2019. Feeling optimistic and getting stronger with improving ROM...- BridgetJ
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Revision TKR Elaine’s slow-as-a-snail revision recovery
I logged in tonight looking for someone struggling so I didn’t feel so alone. I found this thread and I am sincerely sorry you experiencing such a challenging journey but want to thank you for sharing. I had a total knee in May 2018 and it “didn’t work” so I had a revision April 2019 and...- BridgetJ
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Revision TKR Tibia break after knee revision
This is a different doctor than the first time and he is amazing! I hear what you are saying but am conflicted.....no wonder they call it the “practice of medicine!”- BridgetJ
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Revision TKR Tibia break after knee revision
Today is 6 weeks post knee revision. Only at 70 degrees flexion. MUA scheduled for Friday and I am hopeful and nervous at the same time. Had 2 MUA on this same knee last year and they were very painful - the second one was worse than the initial surgery. I ended up having a “floating”...- BridgetJ
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Revision TKR Tibia break after knee revision
Thank you for the thoughtful reply Josephine. I will definitely re-read the Recovery Guidelines. If you cannot tell I am a "Type A" personality and some of my behaviors are difficult to change.....believe it or not, I am much better than I used to be! The entire mentality where I live is very...- BridgetJ
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Revision TKR Tibia break after knee revision
So sorry....I was tired. 1. XS Tylenol is what I meant. 2. Dueling was supposed to be "during" 3. Tramadol HCL 50 mcg- BridgetJ
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Revision TKR Tibia break after knee revision
1. Pain level is 3 when laying down. Level 5 when bending or in motion. Feels like calf (between knee incision and incision from bypass is in a vice...constant tight pressure). 2. 2 tablets XL TYLENOL every 6 hours dueling the day. Night time Tramadol. 3. Swelling moderate during the day...- BridgetJ
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Revision TKR Tibia break after knee revision
I just saw your post. Yes, I am happy to answer any questions.- BridgetJ
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Revision TKR Tibia break after knee revision
Had my one month check up with tests and appointments with the vascular surgeon and orthopedic surgeon. All 3 incisions are healing nicely, iron level is back near “normal,” blood is circulating at the same levels as the non surgical leg. Overall everything is good. Two big concerns are quad...- BridgetJ
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Revision TKR Tibia break after knee revision
I am 23 days post surgery. I can get around the house (slowly and uncomfortably) without crutches. I did my daily outside walk with only one crutch but felt my form suffered. How long should I be on crutches?- BridgetJ
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Revision TKR Tibia break after knee revision
I am a very positive and optimistic person but this journey is seriously testing both of these qualities. Long story (not sure how to make it short) 3-wheeler accident when I was 20 years old resulted in serious infection and 2 surgeries at the time. One to repair the compound fracture...- BridgetJ
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
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Welcome to the April Rainbows' 2019 Knee Recovery Club
April 16, 2019 Total left knee revision- BridgetJ
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- Forum: Knee Surgery Recovery Area
