Guest guest Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 I recently had my right knee replaced which lengthened that leg by replacing the crushed and warn away cartilage. Getting the ham string tendon streached out to accommodate the new leg length has been painful. Later this year I will have the left knee replaced, the left leg was shorter than the right before the replacement but now it is even shorter. Soooooooooo my thought is if the right leg was lenghthened some the left leg will have to be leghthened more to even me out and what that will do to that left ham string? Aster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 I don't have an answer, but was reminded how painful it can be to stretch those tendons. I wore high heels every day for YEARS. Then I started horseback riding and suddenly discovered that my calf muscles had actually shortened over time. It took a lot of work to regain their length. After that I pretty much gave up any heel more than two inches, and now I don't wear heels at all. I wish you much success with your upcoming surgery - please keep us posted on your progress. RTKR - 9/16/09 OS: Coon, Red Bluff, CA Future Problem ? I recently had my right knee replaced which lengthened that leg by replacing the crushed and warn away cartilage. Getting the ham string tendon streached out to accommodate the new leg length has been painful. Later this year I will have the left knee replaced, the left leg was shorter than the right before the replacement but now it is even shorter. Soooooooooo my thought is if the right leg was lenghthened some the left leg will have to be leghthened more to even me out and what that will do to that left ham string? Aster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Hi Aster, Congrats on your knee replacement! This is a good question. It seems probably, as you are suggesting, that the stretching will be similar to (or more severe than) what you¹ve experienced with the right knee. Maybe your doc can refer you for a PT appointment to start stretching the ham string now, or you could find some exercises to do. I think you can make some progress on the ham strings before the surgery that will make things less severe. Massage could also help loosen it up. When is your next surgery scheduled? Best wishes for your surgery and recovery! Peace, Jackie On 2/26/10 4:36 AM, " Aster " <aster317@...> wrote: > > I recently had my right knee replaced which lengthened that leg by replacing > the crushed and warn away cartilage. Getting the ham string tendon streached > out to accommodate the new leg length has been painful. Later this year I > will have the left knee replaced, the left leg was shorter than the right > before the replacement but now it is even shorter. Soooooooooo my thought is > if the right leg was lenghthened some the left leg will have to be leghthened > more to even me out and what that will do to that left ham string? > > Aster > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Hi Aster, I think what Jackie said is good advice. Start stretching your hamstring now, with a trainer if you can. As soon as possible get PT after your surgery. Having legs two different lengths will put a strain on your hips, and I don't think you want to deal with that also. Good luck! All the best, Joan ________________________________ From: Aster <aster317@...> TJR <Joint Replacement > Sent: Fri, February 26, 2010 7:36:35 AM Subject: Future Problem ? I recently had my right knee replaced which lengthened that leg by replacing the crushed and warn away cartilage. Getting the ham string tendon streached out to accommodate the new leg length has been painful. Later this year I will have the left knee replaced, the left leg was shorter than the right before the replacement but now it is even shorter. Soooooooooo my thought is if the right leg was lenghthened some the left leg will have to be leghthened more to even me out and what that will do to that left ham string? Aster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Hi Jackie and Joan I am going to PT which should run out pretty quick but I do have access to the YMCA jym. My Theripest gave me exercises to do at home and maybe I can ask her for other exercises to do before the second surgery so that the recovery goes more smoothly. The left replacement has not been scheduled yet and would like sometime like early to mid summer. Aster ________________________________ From: on <jackiett@...> Joint Replacement Sent: Fri, February 26, 2010 9:32:13 AM Subject: Re: Future Problem ? Hi Aster, Congrats on your knee replacement! This is a good question. It seems probably, as you are suggesting, that the stretching will be similar to (or more severe than) what you¹ve experienced with the right knee. Maybe your doc can refer you for a PT appointment to start stretching the ham string now, or you could find some exercises to do. I think you can make some progress on the ham strings before the surgery that will make things less severe. Massage could also help loosen it up. When is your next surgery scheduled? Best wishes for your surgery and recovery! Peace, Jackie On 2/26/10 4:36 AM, " Aster " <aster317 (DOT) com> wrote: > > I recently had my right knee replaced which lengthened that leg by replacing > the crushed and warn away cartilage. Getting the ham string tendon streached > out to accommodate the new leg length has been painful. Later this year I > will have the left knee replaced, the left leg was shorter than the right > before the replacement but now it is even shorter. Soooooooooo my thought is > if the right leg was lenghthened some the left leg will have to be leghthened > more to even me out and what that will do to that left ham string? > > Aster > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Hi Aster, Sounds like a plan! Good luck. Joan ________________________________ From: Aster <aster317@...> Joint Replacement Sent: Fri, February 26, 2010 11:18:48 AM Subject: Re: Future Problem ? Hi Jackie and Joan I am going to PT which should run out pretty quick but I do have access to the YMCA jym. My Theripest gave me exercises to do at home and maybe I can ask her for other exercises to do before the second surgery so that the recovery goes more smoothly. The left replacement has not been scheduled yet and would like sometime like early to mid summer. Aster ____________ _________ _________ __ From: on <jackiettatt (DOT) net> Total_Joint_ Replacement Sent: Fri, February 26, 2010 9:32:13 AM Subject: Re: [Total_Joint_ Replacement] Future Problem ? Hi Aster, Congrats on your knee replacement! This is a good question. It seems probably, as you are suggesting, that the stretching will be similar to (or more severe than) what you¹ve experienced with the right knee. Maybe your doc can refer you for a PT appointment to start stretching the ham string now, or you could find some exercises to do. I think you can make some progress on the ham strings before the surgery that will make things less severe. Massage could also help loosen it up. When is your next surgery scheduled? Best wishes for your surgery and recovery! Peace, Jackie On 2/26/10 4:36 AM, " Aster " <aster317 (DOT) com> wrote: > > I recently had my right knee replaced which lengthened that leg by replacing > the crushed and warn away cartilage. Getting the ham string tendon streached > out to accommodate the new leg length has been painful. Later this year I > will have the left knee replaced, the left leg was shorter than the right > before the replacement but now it is even shorter. Soooooooooo my thought is > if the right leg was lenghthened some the left leg will have to be leghthened > more to even me out and what that will do to that left ham string? > > Aster > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2010 Report Share Posted February 27, 2010 Hi Aster, One month ago, I had a THR and that leg is a bit longer. My problem is stretching the thigh muscle and not the hamstring, as you are struggling with. Using a cane, it does not hurt. When I try to walk a few steps without the cane, it is really painful. A lot of my physical therapy is doing stretches for that thigh. One of the exercises is laying flat on my stomach and stretching the thigh by pulling the upper body up while keeping the hips on the bed. It hurts a lot but seems to be slowly working. At least I can stand upright again. What do you do to make your hamstring stretch? Reen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 Put my streached out leg on the bed and lean forward as far as possible and hold that for a little, repeating that as many times as the pain lets me. Standing on a wedge so the toes are up with the heel down for 3 and 4 minuets. Had my right hip replaced last summer and will try your exercise to see if that improves my posture. Aster ________________________________ From: " nhasior@... " <nhasior@...> Joint Replacement Sent: Sun, February 28, 2010 4:59:25 AM Subject: Re: Future Problem ? Hi Aster, One month ago, I had a THR and that leg is a bit longer. My problem is stretching the thigh muscle and not the hamstring, as you are struggling with. Using a cane, it does not hurt. When I try to walk a few steps without the cane, it is really painful. A lot of my physical therapy is doing stretches for that thigh. One of the exercises is laying flat on my stomach and stretching the thigh by pulling the upper body up while keeping the hips on the bed. It hurts a lot but seems to be slowly working. At least I can stand upright again. What do you do to make your hamstring stretch? Reen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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