TKR

[Guest guest]

Jeff

Yes and no. After my last TKR I felt this pain in my other leg. Hmmm...strange

I thought I have a pain in my groin (not really knowing what a groin was! ) My

physical terrorist said it would work itself out. But when it continued I made

a dr's appt and they took an x-ray of my lower back. A week later I had shots

in my lower back and today I can walk, wiggle, go up stairs, pick up dogs, a

gallon of milk, etc., without screaming.

U are correct. Losing the weight will help the knees and the back, but walking,

walking, walking...is the best medicine for our backs.

Have you gotten any..maybe cortisone shot in the back?

>

> Hi ,

> That's great news, congrats. Have you noticed that having your new knees have

helped your back? I have severe back problems and it has been much better since

the surgery. I also lost 50 lbs since the surgery and that has also helped with

the back pain (except for today!)

> Jeff

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: <@...>

> Joint Replacement Surgery

> Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 1:54:25 PM

> Subject: Re: TKR

>

>

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>

> Folks

>

>

>

> I had two (2) total knee replacement one in 5/09 and one in 04/08.  My

osteo-arthitis was so bad I had made groves in the knees where there had been no

miniscus. Bone on bone.  I cried every day attempting to walk to my car in the

Company parking lot.  Exactly 932 steps each way.  I began counting the steps to

take my mind of the pain. I used a cain for so long my lower back (S1L5, L5L4,

L4L3 were compressed and giving me siatica).  If anything could go wrong, it

happened to me.  I weigh 270 lbs.  Never could walk or go up the stairs (15 of

them) in my own home.  I used to do something I called the Turtle, which is

crawl up the stairs like a turtle. 

>

>

>

> Today, I walk almost normal.  No cane.  Swelling has been gone for ??? never

noticed one day I looked and it was gone.  I started walking just around the

cul-de-sac,  and going up and down the stairs more and more.  I don't use the

electric carts any more in the store, but still smile at those that do. 

>

>

>

> Please, please...get them done and make sure that you have a positive

attitude.  Do your rehab.  Get up off your butt as soon as possible.  I was up

and walking in the hospital before the therapist came to help me.  I was bound

and determined that I wouldn't be in a wheelchair the rest of my life. 

>

>

>

> If you need anything, or just want to vent...let me know.  I can listen.  :-)

>

>

> " Hello, my name is and I am a Yorkieholic! "

> Sonnett (18 yrs), (5 yrs), Tinker (16 yrs), (18 yrs), Meesha

(14 yrs) - My little Angels at the Rainbow Bridge.

> Peaches (15yrs), Jackie (12yrs), Token (11yrs), Simon (8yrs), Barbie (7yrs),

Star (6yrs) and Zoe's (2yrs) Mom

> 6 Yorkies, 1 Maltie, and 1 Pitbull who thinks she is a Yorkie).  God help me!!

>

> " Yorkie addiction is the uncontrollable urge to love more than one...and the

euphoria afterwards is undescribeable. "

>

> @...

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>                        

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I've had many cortisone shots, sometimes they work well for a while and other

times not. If your disks are bulging but not herniated there's a really good

chance ofr relief from the injections. Unfortunately all my disks are

herniated ong with other spine problems.

I've also been walking about 40 minutes a day on a treadmill and that's helped a

lot. I couldn't do that until I got my new knee.

Jeff

________________________________

From: <@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 9:25:00 PM

Subject: Re: TKR

Jeff

Yes and no.  After my last TKR I felt this pain in my other leg.  Hmmm...strange

I thought I have a pain in my groin (not really knowing what a groin was! )  My

physical terrorist said it would work itself out.  But when it continued I made

a dr's appt and they took an x-ray of my lower back.  A week later I had shots

in my lower back and today I can walk, wiggle, go up stairs, pick up dogs, a

gallon of milk, etc., without screaming. 

U are correct.  Losing the weight will help the knees and the back, but walking,

walking, walking...is the best medicine for our backs. 

Have you gotten any..maybe cortisone shot in the back?

>

> Hi ,

> That's great news, congrats. Have you noticed that having your new knees have

helped your back? I have severe back problems and it has been much better since

the surgery. I also lost 50 lbs since the surgery and that has also helped with

the back pain (except for today!)

> Jeff

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: <@...>

> Joint Replacement Surgery

> Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 1:54:25 PM

> Subject: Re: TKR

>

>

>

>

> Folks

>

>

>

> I had two (2) total knee replacement one in 5/09 and one in 04/08.  My

osteo-arthitis was so bad I had made groves in the knees where there had been no

miniscus. Bone on bone.  I cried every day attempting to walk to my car in the

Company parking lot.  Exactly 932 steps each way.  I began counting the steps to

take my mind of the pain. I used a cain for so long my lower back (S1L5, L5L4,

L4L3 were compressed and giving me siatica).  If anything could go wrong, it

happened to me.  I weigh 270 lbs.  Never could walk or go up the stairs (15 of

them) in my own home.  I used to do something I called the Turtle, which is

crawl up the stairs like a turtle. 

>

>

>

> Today, I walk almost normal.  No cane.  Swelling has been gone for ??? never

noticed one day I looked and it was gone.  I started walking just around the

cul-de-sac,  and going up and down the stairs more and more.  I don't use the

electric carts any more in the store, but still smile at those that do. 

>

>

>

> Please, please...get them done and make sure that you have a positive

attitude.  Do your rehab.  Get up off your butt as soon as possible.  I was up

and walking in the hospital before the therapist came to help me.  I was bound

and determined that I wouldn't be in a wheelchair the rest of my life. 

>

>

>

> If you need anything, or just want to vent...let me know.  I can listen.  :-)

>

>

> " Hello, my name is and I am a Yorkieholic! "

> Sonnett (18 yrs), (5 yrs), Tinker (16 yrs), (18 yrs), Meesha

(14 yrs) - My little Angels at the Rainbow Bridge.

> Peaches (15yrs), Jackie (12yrs), Token (11yrs), Simon (8yrs), Barbie (7yrs),

Star (6yrs) and Zoe's (2yrs) Mom

> 6 Yorkies, 1 Maltie, and 1 Pitbull who thinks she is a Yorkie).  God help me!!

>

> " Yorkie addiction is the uncontrollable urge to love more than one...and the

euphoria afterwards is undescribeable. "

>

> @...

>

>

>

>

>

>                        

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I also can put my knee problems down to tennis and arthritis. I had my surgery

12/04/09 and am walking without a cane or limp. I still go to PT at least two

times a week, and I still have discomfort, but no pain. I am still hoping to

get back to tennis in June. We will see if that happens.

I hope you are doing your exercises now, getting ready to be ready for the rehab

after. As a friend who had the surgery in July put it, " the surgery was no

walk in the park, but if i could walk in the park I wouldn't have needed the

surgery. "

All the Best, Joan

[Guest guest]

Thanks Joan.  I am not doing my exercises right now and I know I should be but

I'm so depressed about all of this that I can't make myself get out of the

house!!!  I feel like such a slug bug!!!  What type of exercises did you do

before hand??  Where do you live?  Tennis has been my life and now that I

can't play I'm having lots of pity parties.  I hate myself right now.  How

large is your scar and what type of knee do you have.  Did you have any

infections??  Thanks again. 

From: Joan Kell <kell_joan@...>

Subject: Re: TKR

Joint Replacement

Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 7:53 AM

 

Hi ,

I also can put my knee problems down to tennis and arthritis. I had my surgery

12/04/09 and am walking without a cane or limp. I still go to PT at least two

times a week, and I still have discomfort, but no pain. I am still hoping to get

back to tennis in June. We will see if that happens.

I hope you are doing your exercises now, getting ready to be ready for the rehab

after. As a friend who had the surgery in July put it, " the surgery was no walk

in the park, but if i could walk in the park I wouldn't have needed the

surgery. "

All the Best, Joan

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Sorry you are having a hard time right now.

Hang in there! It will be better. You don't know what you will

eventually be able to do. But you do know that stretching and

exercise after surgery will optimize your chance of playing tennis

again.

Many of us get depressed at some time and have our " pity parties " . I

sure did. I think it's important to acknowledge and grieve the

potential losses that this surgery represents. I also know that

before my surgeries I was in pain all the time and could no longer put

weight on one leg -- headed for the wheelchair. 6 months later I'm

looking at a physically active future, walking strong, and enjoying

life with little and decreasing levels of pain.

I suspect you will feel better in every way if you are more active --

since you are an athlete your body craves movement.

You are still who you are and the limitations you are experiencing are

temporary.

Best

Jackie

Jackie on

Borntodrum.org

Girightshotline.org

AMIE Oakland, CA

510-332-5998

Sent from my iPhone with one finger typing; so apologies if I sound

abrupt ...not to mention typos!!

On Mar 10, 2010, at 8:51 AM, Banks <lindabandcompany@...>

wrote:

> Thanks Joan. I am not doing my exercises right now and I know I

> should be but I'm so depressed about all of this that I can't make

> myself get out of the house!!! I feel like such a slug bug!!! What

> type of exercises did you do before hand?? Where do you live?

> Tennis has been my life and now that I can't play I'm having lots of

> pity parties. I hate myself right now. How large is your scar and

> what type of knee do you have. Did you have any infections??

> Thanks again.

>

>

> <snip thread>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much for you comforting words Jackie.  I really appreciate it!! 

> <snip thread>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Jackie,

Even though I had a hip replacement, and my issues are not 's, I read

your post to and applied it to my own feelings. I feel like I can

never run with my youngest grandchildren the way I did with the oldest

grandchildren and this depressed me a lot at first, and I do realize that I may

never be able to be with them the way I was with the older ones. (14 year

gap) But then I do remember how constant pain kept me from enjoying the

youngest two at all. Even with the 90 degree limitation, I am learning with

physical therapy how to strengthen and use other parts of the body and how

to bend over while still adhering to the 90 degree limitation. This may be

for life, but that is okay. I will still be able to pick them up and hug

them. Before, I could not pick them up for more than a few quick seconds

and even this was with pain. I am so glad to have read your post to .

It reminded me of the positive again. I still get my days, but they are

less and less.

Reen

[Guest guest]

Hi i had my 3rd kne replacement in june 2009...still having promblems and 2

months before the 3rd surgery i began to have hip pain ..The pain was  more

intense then the 3 surgeries i had on my knee which all have failed..the orthos

shot 2 cortizone injections into the trocanter joint but it only lasted 2 hrs no

relief ..i then was told after the replacement my body mechanics would  with

strength and therapy...Guess what nooooo this did not happen..I have been

suffering in nonstop pain for a year now in the hip..Finally sent me to a hip

surgeon and he said it was the illotibial band..This muscle attaches from the

hip down below the knee....and i had severe extensive bursitits in thier..We

have already tried all conservative measures to control and fix this pain ..But,

nothing yet just alot of dilaudid, lidocaine patches, ice , pain stimulator..and

rest..Which is not good because with the knee it must be moving....I also have

not been able to dothe

things i enjoyed in the past 3 years...I miss playen with my grandson...I was

wondering has anyone else had this promblem with the illotibial band

syndrome?????? Looking for answers and hope that this will resolve ....Thank You

________________________________

From: " nhasior@... " <nhasior@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Fri, March 12, 2010 7:12:32 AM

Subject: Re: Re: TKR

Jackie,

Even though I had a hip replacement, and my issues are not 's, I read 

your post to and applied it to my own feelings.  I feel like I can 

never run with my youngest grandchildren the way I did with the oldest 

grandchildren and this depressed me a lot at first, and I do realize that I may 

never be able to be with them the way I was with the older  ones. (14 year

gap)  But then I do remember how constant pain  kept me from enjoying the

youngest two at all.  Even with the 90 degree  limitation, I am learning with

physical therapy how to strengthen and use other  parts of the body and how

to bend over while still adhering to the 90 degree  limitation.  This may be

for life, but that is okay.  I will still be  able to pick them up and hug

them.  Before, I could not pick them up for  more than a few quick seconds

and even this was with pain.  I am so glad to  have read your post to . 

It reminded me of the positive again.  I still get my days, but they are

less and less.

Reen

[Guest guest]

I just had the three day hospital stay and then was home. I'm 49 and have plenty

of help at home. My Dad on the other hand did rehab floor at his hospital. I

want to say for two weeks after surgery.

My surgeon said water exercises after my two week checkup.

Good luck!!!

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

TKR

I am scheduled for TKR July 15. I am 78 years old and have a few questions.

My knee was injured about 42 years ago when I jumped off my pickup truck

bed . We were picking up hay bales from the field and I was stacking the

bales, no easy way down. I tried doing exercises from the book " Pain Free "

that reduced the pain but bone on bone seems to be too much pain for those

exercises.

1. After the Hospital Surgery I plan on going to a Nursing Home. What is a

typical stay at the Nursing Home? My DR said the Hospital stay SB 3 days.

2. I like to do exercises in the water, how long after surgery can I go in

the water?

Brickey

[Guest guest]

----- Original Message -----

From: <Skippyfj@...>

>

> 1. After the Hospital Surgery I plan on going to a Nursing Home. What is

> a

> typical stay at the Nursing Home? My DR said the Hospital stay SB 3 days.

>

Please consider a rehab facility rather than a nursing home. At most

nursing homes you will probably just lie in bed all the time and not get any

formal rehab. Medicare will cover 100% of your rehab facility expenses

plus home health care (nurse, physical therapy, aide if needed) after you

get home. Life at a real rehab place is very structured around exercises

rather than lying in bed.

If you tell us your area, perhaps someone can recommend a facility.

[Guest guest]

What said! You need to have physical thearpy at this time that is

specific to the knee surgery. You need to be resting, yes; but also up and

doing your excercises.

My only experience of nursing homes was when a friend had a really bad break

in her knee and had to go one afterwards. She was very resourceful and did

ok...but it was depressing and she had no rehab there.

You must be in pretty good health to be having this surgery so even staying

at home with a circle of friends and family to support you might be

preferable to the nursing home.

I talked with several people from my rehab gym who had been to rehab from

the hospital and they were doing very well and had had a good experience at

the rehab facility. I think they were there for between a week and two

weeks. With a couple of PT sessions a day you will Rock and Roll!

Best wishes,

Jackie

--

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Jackiett@...

R-TKR 3-19-09

L-TKR 9-1-09

Dr. Patch

On 7/7/10 5:30 AM, " R " <nancyr44@...> wrote:

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>

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: <Skippyfj@... <mailto:Skippyfj%40aol.com> >

>

>> >

>> > 1. After the Hospital Surgery I plan on going to a Nursing Home. What is

>> > a

>> > typical stay at the Nursing Home? My DR said the Hospital stay SB 3 days.

>> >

>

> Please consider a rehab facility rather than a nursing home. At most

> nursing homes you will probably just lie in bed all the time and not get any

> formal rehab. Medicare will cover 100% of your rehab facility expenses

> plus home health care (nurse, physical therapy, aide if needed) after you

> get home. Life at a real rehab place is very structured around exercises

> rather than lying in bed.

>

> If you tell us your area, perhaps someone can recommend a facility.

>

>

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>

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>

[Guest guest]

I had my TKR 9/22/09 I live in MN so it is starting to get colder in late

September. I was able to take a " Hot " bath once my incision was healed.....The

temperature of my bath water is pretty darn close to a hot tub.

Dorie Madsen

2 1/2 weeks after TKR and my DR said OK to do pool PT and take baths again.

Still lots of edema now in upper thigh muscles and the knee joint. They

said no to using a hot tub maybe even for one year, cold water OK but not hot

water. I am wondering if anyone tried the hot tub after TKR and what are

the bad effects? I don't see much different from a hot tub and a warm bath

except maybe time.

Re: TKR

2 1/2 weeks after TKR and my DR said OK to do pool PT and take baths again.

Still lots of edema now in upper thigh muscles and the knee joint. They

said no to using a hot tub maybe even for one year, cold water OK but not hot

water. I am wondering if anyone tried the hot tub after TKR and what are

the bad effects? I don't see much different from a hot tub and a warm bath

except maybe time.

I have a programable zapper GB-4000 and have been using their pre-set

programs for lymph drain, edema. At PT they have a zapper that runs 80 and 150hz

frequencies that help to move lymph fluids. I also tried my Amega wand

which does not seem to reduce the pain. I also have a cold medical laser that

reduces pain but was afraid to use it because I was afraid it might create

blood clots. A laser therapist on another list said it would be OK to try

the laser.

Brickey

[Guest guest]

I¹ve used the hot tub many times once the incision was very firmly healed

with no ill effects.

I don¹t know anything about edema and maybe there is something specific to

your situation that the doc is concerned about. I¹d ask the doc, Brickey,

Œcause getting those muscles relaxed is very helpful.

Hi Dorie! Nice to see your name. Glad things are going well for you!

Peace,

Jackie

--

Jackie on

Jackiett@...

R-TKR 3-19-09

L-TKR 9-1-09

Dr. Patch

On 8/5/10 2:34 PM, " TrainedYorkie@... " <TrainedYorkie@...> wrote:

> I had my TKR 9/22/09 I live in MN so it is starting to get colder in late

> September. I was able to take a " Hot " bath once my incision was

> healed.....The temperature of my bath water is pretty darn close to a hot tub.

>

> Dorie Madsen

>

> 2 1/2 weeks after TKR and my DR said OK to do pool PT and take baths again.

> Still lots of edema now in upper thigh muscles and the knee joint. They

> said no to using a hot tub maybe even for one year, cold water OK but not hot

> water. I am wondering if anyone tried the hot tub after TKR and what are

> the bad effects? I don't see much different from a hot tub and a warm bath

> except maybe time.

>

[Guest guest]

My PTA told me that I am close to being removed from scheduled PT. I am on

Medicare plus Mail Handlers insurance. I asked her why and she said I was

nearing full range of motion but should continue doing her exercises even if

I get kicked out. Does anyone know what criteria PT must meet to be

eligible for Medicare?

My PTA said no to rebounding then today gave me a set of heel/toe raises

like what I was doing on the rebounder. From my prospective they are very

similar exercises and shold help to move Lymph up and out so new white cells

can replace dead cells.

My OS OKd me for hot tubs, just said to watch the swelling doesn't get too

bad.

Brickey

[Guest guest]

From what they tell me in PT you have to continually be improving and they have

to think you still can improve. Not sure about the thinking though. But she

says to me all the time, you have to keep improving to be sure your Medicare

will pay. I gained a little bit in 2 months, from 94 to 97 range in my knee.

Today they are re-evaluating me and I think they will dump me out again, but not

sure that the doctor will be very happy with that.......dash

Re: TKR

My PTA told me that I am close to being removed from scheduled PT. I am on

Medicare plus Mail Handlers insurance. I asked her why and she said I was

nearing full range of motion but should continue doing her exercises even if

I get kicked out. Does anyone know what criteria PT must meet to be

eligible for Medicare?

My PTA said no to rebounding then today gave me a set of heel/toe raises

like what I was doing on the rebounder. From my prospective they are very

similar exercises and shold help to move Lymph up and out so new white cells

can replace dead cells.

My OS OKd me for hot tubs, just said to watch the swelling doesn't get too

bad.

Brickey

[Guest guest]

My hearing aids were not through medicare but from an industrial hearing

loss with the government. They provided hearing aids, batteries, dryers,

desiccant for the dryer, and replaceable inserts for about 10 years then

stopped. They still replace the hearing aids every so many years. Desiccant and

batteries are no longer covered. I had a choice to get aids from the

government or the veterans. I should have used the veteran program for aids.

My TKR knee is still sore. Tough to sleep at night as every time I turn the

pain wakes me. I only use Tylenol for pain at bedtime as I am trying to

quit the narcotic pain pills. I am doing exercises in my hot tub and the

swelling seems to be getting less even in the warm water. I turned the

temperature down to 101 degrees.

Brickey

[Guest guest]

Hi Brickey. I don't remember when you had the TKR. but it sounds like good

progress. Is the Tylenol managing your pain ok? If not, why are you stopping

the stronger meds?

I recall having pain at night for quite a long time. It lessened progressively.

Meds didn't seem to help but icing and elevating at first and later just leg

pumps did help when it happened. The loss of sleep was one of the harder part

of the experience for me.

Hope the sleep problems abate for you.

Best

Jackie

Jackie on

Borntodrum.org

Womendrummers.org

Girightshotline.org

510-332-5998

On Sep 4, 2010, at 8:34 PM, Skippyfj@... wrote:

> My hearing aids were not through medicare but from an industrial hearing

> loss with the government. They provided hearing aids, batteries, dryers,

> desiccant for the dryer, and replaceable inserts for about 10 years then

> stopped. They still replace the hearing aids every so many years. Desiccant

and

> batteries are no longer covered. I had a choice to get aids from the

> government or the veterans. I should have used the veteran program for aids.

>

> My TKR knee is still sore. Tough to sleep at night as every time I turn the

> pain wakes me. I only use Tylenol for pain at bedtime as I am trying to

> quit the narcotic pain pills. I am doing exercises in my hot tub and the

> swelling seems to be getting less even in the warm water. I turned the

> temperature down to 101 degrees.

> Brickey

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Brickey,

Sleep is very important in the healing process and as much as I understand you

want to stop the narcotics you are doing yourself a dis-service by not using

them to control the pain. I hope you'll reconsider your stance on this.

Jeff

________________________________

From: " Skippyfj@... " <Skippyfj@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Sat, September 4, 2010 11:34:50 PM

Subject: Re: TKR

My hearing aids were not through medicare but from an  industrial hearing

loss with the government. They provided hearing  aids, batteries, dryers,

desiccant for the dryer, and replaceable  inserts for about 10 years then

stopped. They still replace the hearing  aids every so many years. Desiccant and

batteries are no longer covered. I had a  choice to get aids from the

government or the veterans. I should have  used the veteran program for aids.

My TKR knee is still sore. Tough to sleep at night as every time I turn the

pain wakes me. I only use Tylenol for pain at bedtime as I am trying to

quit the  narcotic pain pills. I am doing exercises in my hot tub and the

swelling seems  to be getting less even in the warm water. I turned the

temperature down to  101 degrees.

Brickey

[Guest guest]

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

it has been a year now since bilateral tkr and while i will never go back to my

current profession. I am doing somewhat better the pain is still there but has

anyone at this stage had problems with swelling and pain in the lower half of

there leggs? mine gets quite severe at times requiring me to rest with my leggs

up for several hours to reduce swelling and it has been a year now but my

balance really stinks i have problems keeping my footing on uneven ground.Is

this a normal thing ? anyway Peace and love and happiness to everyone on the

board

Merry christmas HOHOHOHO Jim in ohio

[Guest guest]

Hi Jim,

I¹m curious what your profession is. Just nosy, ya¹ know.

About balance: This uses lots of micro muscles that may have been damaged

or atrophied pre and during surgery and not yet regenerated and retrained.

Balance can often be improved with simple exercises. Some ideas for you:

* There are some good exercises for improving balance especially for those

of us with TKRs in the book on TKR, the Owners Manual. It¹s here:

http://www.amazon.com/Total-Knee-Replacement-Rehabilitation-Owners/dp/089793

4393

* Here are some exercises online:

http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/balanceexercises/Exercises_to_Improve_Ba

lance.htm

* Just google Œbalance and exercise¹ and you¹ll find a lot of exercises,

some targeted for seniors; add TKR and you¹ll find exercises targeting those

of use with TKRs. I¹m guessing you could also find balance exercise videos

on youtub.com

* Water exercises are great for improving balance and if you can even just

go to the pool and walk that may help. The TKR book referenced above has

water exercises.

My calves are always really tight and I tend to have swollen and painful

ankles . Stretching, massage, and using the dread foam core roller all help

enormously.I also find acupuncture to be great for both pain and balance

issues.

My sister¹s doc says EVERYONE should be elevating their legs regularly.

Maybe you can do this more regularly and before the problems set in. And

I hope I will take this suggestion myself!! I used to do that with my

coffee in the morning but have gotten out of the habit.

Best wishes for continued healing!

Peace,

Jackie

On 12/22/10 10:02 AM, " G " <jwg4659@...> wrote:

>

>

>

>

>

> MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

> it has been a year now since bilateral tkr and while i will never go back to

> my current profession. I am doing somewhat better the pain is still there but

> has anyone at this stage had problems with swelling and pain in the lower half

> of there leggs? mine gets quite severe at times requiring me to rest with my

> leggs up for several hours to reduce swelling and it has been a year now but

> my balance really stinks i have problems keeping my footing on uneven

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Hi Rosemary,

When the surgery is minimally invasive, the surgeon uses smaller instruments and

makes a smaller incision. There is less damage to tissue and usually less

cutting of tendons and muscle. This usually results in less pain and a faster

recovery.

Pat in Pennsylvania

bilateral TKR Aug. 2010

TKR

Greetings,

I'm the newbie on the block. I see references to TKR surgery that appears to

be less invasive. What is it?

Thanks,

Rosemary

[Guest guest]

I'm attaching a file that explains minimally invasive TKR.  I received it from

a friend in the medical community.  It has pictures, drawings and a good

description of the incision.  The article explains the benefits of the

procedure.  

One of the key lessons I learned from the article was to pick a surgeon that had

successfully done a bunch of these procedures.   

Clifford

From: oldtams <rbtamanini@...>

Subject: TKR

Joint Replacement

Date: Saturday, April 30, 2011, 3:56 PM

 

Greetings,

I'm the newbie on the block. I see references to TKR surgery that appears to

be less invasive. What is it?

Thanks,

Rosemary

[Guest guest]

appears to have removed the pdf file attachment.  I'll send you a

copy directly. Can the group moderator add the file to the group files?

Clifford

From: coalvilleut <coalvilleut@...>

Subject: Re: TKR

Joint Replacement

Date: Saturday, April 30, 2011, 9:51 PM

 

Clifford: I don't see how to access the file.

Lynn

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Check out Coon Joint Replacement Institute in St Helena Ca. That is where I had

my minimally invasive TKR. Devora

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