I had two total knee replacements, two years apart, at HSS New York. Fabulous outcome. Recovery? For the knee that caught me by surprise, it hurt a lot for two weeks, then abated over the next week or two. For the one I prepared for with a lot of quad strengthening, hut a lot for a week, then abated over the next week or two. Critical to do everything your therapist tells you. But it was a wonderfully successful experience that, after a month or so got better and better and within 4+ months and therafter, pain free, terrific result.
Great video. Really clear and honest. I’m four weeks out from my second TKR and doing better than I did last time … by a lot. Walking 6,000 steps a day, hit 130 on bend, still 6 away from straight. My previous replacement was much more difficult. Only goes to show you, no two surgeries are alike.
I had both knees replaced 5 months apart, the right knee is great the left less so but when I think of the pain I was in before and now I am gratefull everyday, any discomfort is nothing compared to before, back at the gym after 5 weeks, cycling with the dog the same, my best tip if you have carpet on the floor is get a wooden tray and put it under your foot and move it back and forth and within 2 weeks you will be bending your knee as if it was your own and it doesn't put any pressure on it........and your physiotherapist will be amazed......
I wish I had found your video before my TKR in October. It's the most realistic explanation I've heard of the realities of rehab. I am being brow beaten by the hospital consultant and physio that I have 'only' reached 80° flexion at the six week mark, yet here you are telling me that's normal. I also live with fibromyalgia and that has made my rehab pain management so difficult which impacts on my ability to do my exercises; a factor that others ignore. If I lived closer I would gladly come and see you.
8 weeks out - 65 yrs. old. Pain was a challenge for the first few weeks and I spent lots of time just letting British sitcoms play in the background to distract me, but I'm now walking around the block twice a day, starting to swim, and amazed at how strong and stable my leg and knee are after decades of chronic pain from osteoarthritis, ACL repair, and meniscectomies. I was fit going into it, but I still wish I had taken pre-surgery strengthening sessions. Though I can ill-afford extra post-op physio treatments, I've decided these are a wise investment in my future and I'll continue, 1-2/month for the next 6 months. These sessions have been a game-changer! The surgery does seem daunting, but I spoke with lots of people who had at least one knee done, and the overwhelming majority were glad they did it and didn't give me horror stories about the pain or recovery. They also gave lots of practical and encouraging advice you don't get from the doctor. It's a journey for sure, but I'm glad I went through with it. You can do it! I also highly recommended an ice therapy machine over ice packs. Amazing!
@@tcs871 i’m eight weeks out and I couldn’t walk before surgery so I was not in great shape. It hurt like hell and I’m having a little bit of trouble with flexion and it’s still difficult to walk because it causes so much pain to my bad knee the one that has not been done. Even with all that the severe pain at the start when I go back to the doctor in two weeks I will be pleading with her to do the other one as soon as possible, because I do see that it’s gonna be better and I think I could just get both of them done. I could progress faster because I wouldn’t be continually suffering with my arthritic knee.
I’m 7 weeks post op for a part knee replacement. What I would say is that (1) everyone’s recovery and post op story is different, so don’t necessarily judge yourself on these very rare magical cases where someone says they’re fine and dandy after 2-3 weeks. Perhaps that’s true. But for most mere mortals, it’s a very long road to recovery. So be prepared (2) the surgeon never explained how arduous, painful and harrowing it would be. I could barely walk for a week and was on crutches for 2-3 weeks. At the same time I was being told to bend and stretch the knee and work it a minimum 5-6x times a day. I could barely stand let alone bend it to 90 degrees. The physio was getting annoyed with me and I was getting annoyed at him. It was just so painful and difficult to move. However, you do have bend and stretch it. There’s both physical and mental challenges with that, as you feel pretty down and feel in pain. Seems like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel. However please persevere. Stretch as often as you can. I ice the knee, take paracetamol then stretch, focusing on my breathing to manage the pain. Trust me, it does work. But the recovery is desperately slow. I barely notice any daily difference and that can sink your mood and motivation. But when you look back 2,4,6 weeks you realise how far you have come. So, hang on in there. You’ve got this. But just know that the recovery takes many months, not a few weeks.
Couple things i would add to this. (FYI I'm in week 6 post TKR) 1. If you've been told you need this surgery, you are most likely out of effective treatment options 2. You're in pain all the time. Going upstairs, you can't walk far, getting out of a chair, standing for more than a couple minutes...... 3. Bluntly put, this surgery is far from trivial. I encourage you to watch animation videos of what will be done (don't do this if you aren't good at watching this kind of thing). I discourage watching real-life surgical videos. 4. After 6 weeks my flexion is about 130 and my extension is about 7. 5. I go to PT twice a week and it isn't enough. 6. I walk a mile and ride my bike 7 on most days and do my home PT 3 time a day. 7. I'm able to go up stairs almost pain free now, but down is a lot harder. A few months of ever decreasing pain or years of ever increasing pain with ever increasing muscle weakness thrown in. It was an easy choice for me. The chance to be normal wins out every time.
I’m 34 my doctor put me on the waitlist for a TKR he’s never done one for someone as young as I am but we’re at the end of the road for what we can do. He said and I quote “I don’t want you to have to spend the next 10years in chronic pain” 3 years have been bad enough I’m willing to put myself through a TKR
I had left TKR 6 days ago - the surgeon said the arthritis was far worse than the x-rays showed. In hospital for 2 days - pain no more than 5/10 - I was up and about on my crutches the 2nd day. 4 days at home - doing a range of exercises 5 times a day and now just on paracetemol and ibuprofen - knee is stiff but pain is hardly noticeable. I hope it stays that way! I delayed the operation for 5 years (I'm only 58) as I worried about the post op pain but feel very fortunate that is has been minimal. I don't think I could manage weeks of intense pain as some of you have experienced. Good luck to everyone on the TKR journey.
4 weeks out today. Get a little knee pain after exercise but nothing major. Upper leg muscles still sore from tourniquet. Walking without crutches but knee still swollen but getting better. Can get about 95 degrees, aiming for 120, can't straighten leg fully yet still at 10 degrees. Knee feels more stable than pre-op. Only getting about 4/5 hrs sleep though.
After a couple of weeks things loosened up. After leaving hospital I was taking Ibuprofen and paracetamol 3 times a day for 3 weeks. Now just on Ibuprofen twice daily. Knee was very tight for 2 weeks so it will come.
Had my total knee replacement surgery on Thursday 9/12/24. The first 3 days suck ass and is very painful and whole leg bruised. Started PT the following Monday and just worked through the pain and did the exercise the PT showed me. Today 9/26/24, my bruise is about 90 percent gone and now I'm using a cane to walk now. Pain is about 2 on a scalel of 10. I can now do 10-12 min on the stationary bike with slight pain. My bend degree is already at 120. Going great!! My age is 46, so I'm sure being middle aged definitely helps with the healing factor. Honestly, I could go without the cane but I'm just being cautious, definitely take care of your knees people, this by far was horrible pain!!
I am currently on week 5 of a Left Knee Replacement and you are spot on with your analysis. The Dr. really undersell the pain factor the first two weeks for sure. Also, for those going through this, what you said about losing strength and stamina is so true, I am currently able to walk with no assistance for about 10 minutes around in the my yard, but after that, I am soooo tired and need to go sit down and ice up the knee. It is a slow recovery process for sure. Thanks for your great video, it is one of the most accurate I found on RUclips.
Thank you sir for giving me hope. I am on my fifth day and from what you have shared it is going to be a long haul but worth it. My wife of 55 years had her right knee replaced two years ago and seen what I have to look forward to. Between the two of us we make a person. 😎😎
Excellent video... 1 week post op and the pain has been awful at times and my whole leg is swollen and bruised.. your advice is honest and hopeful and gives me hope that I'll get thru this... thank you
This video spot on from what I’ve been experiencing. Glad to hear an explanation of why my knees feel this way even at 12 weeks & it may take a year. I was thinking maybe I’m not doing enough but after listening to this it all makes sense. Thank you
Had my right knee replaced 14th august 2023. Day 1 I was out of bed in hospital and bent through 120 degrees. It did help there was too much anesthetic in the bloc. And my leg was numb from hip to toes. I was discharged in week 5 by the Orthopedic Surgeon as I was walking unaided. 5 days later I was discharged by physiotherapy. First 3 days are the very worst. Day 14 I was off strong painkillers.
My husband is 69 had 10 years ago a knee replacement and it was never stable, he always had pain so 5 days ago he got another replacement and today he start to drive his car, yes he has pain but way less than 10 years ago, he keeps exercising and walking, he goes to physical therapy and he said it hurt so less than the one before, they also put two metal rods to stabilize the knee, so proud for this champ.
This is the most truthful vid I've found, more accurate in all sorts of ways, esp describing the PAIN. I've six weeks after TKR, still get badly broken sleep at night due to pain, and I only get back to sleep with the help of painkillers. In turn, the painkillers leave my brain fogged, esp. in the morning. It has not been in any way enjoyable so far.
I’m 6 weeks after my TKR. Certainly the initial pain was far worse than I anticipated but once the swelling started going down mobility increased quickly. Walking is still a bit uncomfortable but I have the prospect of that steadily improving unlike before the op. Good luck to all.
Thank you for not giving a glossy version of what is a big operation and recovery. I’m having a TKR on Jan 9 and am doing physio exercises to strengthen muscles in my leg (thigh, calf, hamstring, glutes). Not looking forward to surgery but its got to be better than knees that fail me if I stumble or walk on uneven ground.
I am 1 week out and if i had known the pain would be so bad i wouldnt have done it. They treat a TKR as outpatient. Went home same day as surgery. I cant believe how stiff my knee is and how much it hurts to do these exercises. Never will i have the other knee done. 😢
My brother had TKR a week ago and his 2nd day home, he was crying from the pain, I'm supposed to have my knee done in May, but not sure if I will, I'm with my brother on his journey and so far he is not doing so good, it's only been 1 week so far, how have you been recovering?, I see your post was 2 months ago
I was miserable the first two weeks couldn’t sleep. I just thought the pain was terrible after two weeks. It got better. It’s still sore. It’s still stiff and I wish I could bend it more. I’m just like 105°. I think I push it. I could be 110 at eight weeks no at six weeks, so just keep trucking, but it definitely gets better. The first two weeks is miserable.
I had a total knee replacement 4 days ago and it's excruciating. I had no idea it would be this bad. I'm definitely not sure about having my left one done in the future.
It will get better. Just push through the excercises. It's worth it. I'm 5 weeks out and my flexation is at 120. My extension (flat) 0. I had to put this surgery off for 4 years. I fell and broke my femur and 4 surgeries and 23 months in a wheelchair. 2 days out of surgery I was trying to figure out who thought that a TKR was a good idea.
Im on week 3 and this is really comforting honestly. Im beating myself up, wednesday i had 98 degrees of bend and friday i was down to 94 degrees. I was crushed! I felt like I was doing something wrong or whatever. Long slow marathon, not a quick race! 💪
Helped me understand as I'm still recovery from total knee surgery..I'm 71..have been lots of pain ..today 12 weeks in...thank you for understandable video
Found that the more diligent I am in PT the better the results. I know I cant damage the knee any more so I attack the process. If you can handle the exercises while still having tourniquet swelling, you can expect a great recovery. Keep grinding.Wish everyone well.
I am glad that I found your video, my operation was just a week ago and I cannot sleep at night. My knee is still in pain but I guess I was expecting immediate relief. I have been going from the bed to a lounger and then to a third lounger trying to get some sleep. I have plenty of OxyContin but it doesn’t seem to be doing much for pain. So the bottom line is I have quite awhile before I can feel the best Improvement. Thanks for making this video for everyone going through this process.
I had total knee replacement. I had very little pain, I took asprin. After two weeks I could drive, today I started to play pickle ball again. I have bee going to PT since the surgery. I'm still sore but very happy with the results.
You took aspirin for the pain? Just curious, how many times a day and how many milligrams was the aspirin because I've had TKR on both knees and I took aspirin twice a day to help prevent blood clots after my surgery and oxycodone and Tylenol for the pain, also did your Ortho tell you just to take aspirin for the pain or did you just take it upon yourself?
@@davidmoore9153 yeah this guy doesn't make much sense, says he had a little pain which is unheard of, the 9 inch incision alone is painful, then he says he started playing pickle ball, I want to know when did he start playing after his surgery then he says he's still sore after having said he had little pain, TKR surgery is very painful, what this guy's saying doesn't add up
Had a t total knee replacement about 5 weeks ago and I'm still having a hard time getting my knee to bend at 120 but pt is doing a great job helping me at Saint Francis hospital here in Columbus ga. I like your video telling me to take my time because it will be more than a year to get well thank you.
@@kayehlavaty8220 I'm in Macon, GA also 😀 I'm scheduled to have my Right knee done @ OrthoGA in May, my brother had his knee done a week ago and he is not doing well with the pain and stiffness, it's only been a week for him, he was in tears on Day 2 from the pain, I'm taking him to PT and watching his recovery to determine if I'll go through with mines, right now I'm 50/50.
Most surgeons will bot tell a patient how painful the recovery is. I’m in week 11 and still in pain. Stopped Norco last week. I also have a large Baker’s cyst behind my knee which hinders my ROM. Bottom line, plan for longer pain period than your surgeon tells you, for most of us anyway.
The key is pain management. You have to push past being comfortable. I walked unassisted in 12 days after surgery because as long as I was already in pain I decided I might as well rehab.
You are so genuine. I had bilateral tkr in march 2021. Can you please post a video exclusively for strengthening the leg and glutes muscles and knees. Thank you in advance.
I’m at 4 weeks, knee is great, muscles and tissue all around are being a total pain of my patience. I’m still exercising hoping that the cartilage is still continuing to reattach and become healthy and strong. Time is my friend, I have to practice endurance and allowing time.
As I told before I got my right knee replaced totally three months back. I have some oain still left to be recovered But I tell you I can walk without assista of a walker or stick..I manage the household work with less difficulty.I go up and down the stairs by holding the sides.
Thank you so much, you have answered so many questions for me today, I am in week four after knee replacement and was concerned about the stiffness even though I have been doing all my exercises and stretching and have also invested in an exercise floor bike, I have not had to use any frame or walking stick since week 2 after surgery, night times are still my worst time but they are easing a little, being a side sleeper this was very difficult at first, but getting used to sleeping on my back . I did have an appointment with my GP, but it got cancelled and I will not see him until the new year, and this also includes the surgeon that done my procedure. Again, I am so thankful for this, it has put my mind at ease knowing that everything is normal, for where I am after my surgery, Thank you.
72, starting week 8 post op. Ice machine non stop 1st 4 weeks. Been pushing it in rehab. Starting week 7 got green light to go swimming … not lap swimming, I tread water, including bending leg, straight leg, etc. Doing the treading to build up endurance. I was doing the treading daily for 5-6 weeks pre op. My endurance is typically 1.5 hours … think of it as soft way of running. It took me 2-3 weeks to get to 1 hour of non stop trading water. Started with 5-10 minutes , than added 5 minutes each day. I use arithmetic or math problems to keep my brain occupied. 1 week of trading water I’m finding leg hurts less and is more flexible.
Don’t stint on the pain relief, there are no prizes for putting up with unnecessary pain. I’m 6weeks down the line and pretty much where he says I should be. It’s slow but I’m seeing progress so hopefully you’ll be the same.
16 weeks in now, pain pretty well gone, main issue is severe stiffness in both knees first thing in the morning or when I have sat down for a while (I only had op on one knee), it recovers well with movement though. Still getting 'restless leg syndrome' at night (itching/tingling in both legs) but not too bad to wake me up. Surface of knee is still numb but no surprises there, I can kneel on it though it feels odd. I cant run or jog yet but rehab now working hard on quads/calf strength which had dropped badly prior to op - I can now balance on one leg for extended time which I couldnt do before surgery. Still positive, next point of review is at 6 months when the cricket season starts properly.
I'm 73 and I had a total knee replacement 6weeks ago and I still have pain but I have 127 radio's with bending my knee. Make sure you're doing exercises and stretching a lot helps, plus ice packs or machine icing after PT is a must. It will take time but you'll get there. Best wishes and Blessings to you.
Surprised Will did not finish this video with an answer to the question: How long will it take to fully heal which in my mind is how long to regain full strength? Right before my total knee replacement on my right leg I tested my maximum strength on a leg press machine seen in all gyms. I could do 100 lbs max using one leg and it was the same for left and right legs. One month after the operation is when I attempted this exercise for the first time since the operation. Of course I could still do 100 lbs with my left leg but only 40 lbs with my operated right leg. That did not surprise me considering it was just 1 month after this traumatic operation. Starting 1 month post operation, I performed normal light exercises which mainly consisted of walking about 1 mile per day and cycling slowly on the easy gears for about 3 miles twice per week. The pain steadily diminished but at 1 year post-op my right leg could still only leg press the same 40 lbs ! Now that did surprise me and also scare me because I started to think I might never get back my strength in my right leg but at 18 months post-op I finally showed a slight improvement by pressing 50 lbs. At 2 years post-op I did 70 lbs. It was not until 3 years post-op that my right leg was able to reach its preoperative strength of 100 lbs. The surgeon and most physical therapists usually claim it takes 2 years to regain full strength although some people never regain full strength and settle for about 80-90% full strength. I took considerably longer than the average patient. Needless to say, this is a TRAUMATIC operation.
I wish I knew this information before I had it done. No medication helped me in the first 4 weeks, and the pain has been out of this world painful. The knee is still so stiff although I am active and participate aggressively in physical therapy since day 2 of my surgery. Thank you for a very informative video.
Week 10 TKR 105d bend and still 2 degrees off flat. 55 yrs okd and in great shape. I could fully kneel and walk better prior to surgery than I can now. I was walking 10K a day prior to my knee replacement, but my knee would lock up. Hence the surgery I can barely walk 10 minutes at a time now. Swelling was a major issue for eight weeks and so far as my surgeon did not start Physio until week four. Every day is a struggle some days stairs are painful and going down. The stairs is still not accomplished every other foot. Unfortunately, for me, I have suffered nerve damage as well. On a nerve pill for at least a year and was told that it may be lifelong without the pill. The pain (off meds) is so severe I want to amputate my leg. Stiffness is a real problem. I regret getting my knee done.
I had a partial knee replacement 21/2 years ago and now both knees hurt a lot more than they other did. Now I’m trying PRP and prolozone shots out of desperation
Did total right knee on Nov 14th. Crying like a baby actually does help a little, but look like an idiot. Timing pains meds right has been a key to how it feels.
I had a TKR also on November 14th so 4 weeks ago. The pain the first 2 weeks was horrible. I'm in some discomfort now doing exercises and have 105 ° flex . Next year the other knee.
@@philbarrett2878 same here sir. First week had me rethinking whether I want to do the left knee in '24. Not really pain now, but if I am on it too much, it reminds me big time. Wish you all the best in recovery.
9 th month No initial pain anymore, but still very stiff and hard. With slight pain to walk downstairs upstairs is easier but downstairs still hurts. Any recommendations to help out? Or does it sound like stiff and pain wise? I'm on track still, thank you.
I had my double knee replacement just 5 days ago. I have no pain and can bend my knees at 90 degreesHad done it in NZ Wakefield Hospital. Best surgen in NZ..
My left knee replacement was 4.5 months ago. Recovery is harder than last years ri knee 2nd replacement. It was a lot yo deal with. I had that replacement 8 years before. It wore out in 8 years. One would think it should last much longer or forever.
Sorry to hear that. It is quite common to have lots of pain for the first 6 weeks or so. Might be worth getting it looked at if you are really struggling.
This is a very informative and thorough video. I'm having a TKR in a couple of months. After seeing this video and reading the comments, I'm not sure i want to go through with the surgery.
@@avamartinez8586 I live alone too and it's scary knowing I'll be incapacitated at first as I heal. I worry that I won't be able to take care of my pets. But the alternative of not having a TKR is having to permanently use a wheelchair.
I’m two weeks out. I found the pain is the same with or without pain pills. This HURTS. I’m getting around without assistance Still swollen but doing the exercises
It is 7 months now after tkr, I’m feeling good no pain and happy that I made a bold decision. Thanks to my god and family s support with out that I wouldn’t have come along way
3 weeks tomorrow still pain but improving my main issue is leg weakness trying to do physio, be prepared for upper leg bruising and lower leg bruising mine has almost recovered but wow it hurt.
Please familiarize yourself with the Jiffy Knee replacement performed in the USA and developed by Dr. Manush Patel in Virginia. The benefit is in the transloc ation of the Quad muscles so they are not cut. I am 4 days post op. Off of narcotic medication, using a Rom Tech pedal machine 5x daily. Walking with minimal pain and swelling. Icing frequently. This will be standard protocol in the future i am sure. All benefits for patient recovery!
My doctor said he’s never heard of this and acted like it’s just some kind of phony thing. I think it’s real & would prefer having this done over the traditional way. I live in California and there’s no doctors here that do this. I find that alarming and also sad.
Pls try to explain about baker cyst , bone odema l have had both mir sacan & X Ray of both my knees l Would ve very happy to hear from you with some few answer l am considering TKR soon
Hi, This video was very informative. I’m three weeks post op and I’m just beginning to be able to sleep at night which helps with the pain. It has been horrible but I’m hoping I will end up more mobile than I have been for months. I was worried that I wasn’t bending my knee more but I’m getting around 90 which you said here is good. 😊
I want to know after 12 week with good bending, there is lot of sharp electric shock and pain on both side of knee and front of sheen and numbness. How to handle that, before you regrade the surgery. Earlier pain is expected but need to address later part of pain. Specially no prescription is not ordered.
I have my Knee replacement now 4, weeks have no pain and can stretch good and bending is 110 dergrees i wish I have this surgery early in time I wish people have this operation short in time the best en puck have no pain I am 58 years old proces go well❤❤
Two years after my surgery, I am glad I had it done, no pain, I can walk fine with no pain, the thing that has me a bit puzzled is... I CANNOT KNEEL DOWN.... it hurts when I kneel.... Is there anything I can do to improve on this?
I also had my repla replaced about 3 months. Even now I am having some pain.The Dr. Said it will go if gradually.Nothing alarming. As you you were saying knealing done,and sitting on flat surfaces with crossed leg are not advisable. My physio therapist told that way.
I think I'll just try to skip surgery for what X-rays show is bone-on-bone osteoarthritis. The main question for me is WHY doctors refer us solely to surgeons, who obviously insist that surgery is required. Surely diet and exercise can enable us to avoid the trauma and excessive pain?
Try anything than go through a tkr what a painful experience with a poor result after 18 months can bend to 115 degrees b😢ut pain every step especially stairs/uneven surfaces
I have done one hip surgery on my right foot I have to undergo knee replacement surgery again but am scared of do it, but now my right foot is longer than my left foot, please I need advice
My situation is slightly different…I had a total knee revision. It was done 3 months ago on September 10:26, 2022. The TKR was December 20, 2020. Will you please give me some understanding of what to expect regarding recovery time. Is it different from a TKR. I have several questions. Is there a way that I can contact you? I’m grateful for whatever understanding, knowledge and understanding you may impart!!
Sorry to hear you needed a revision of your initial surgery. The outcome of a revision can vary from person to person but you would hope for the trajectory to be roughly the same as a successful TKR. It is imperative that rehab of a revision is supervised by a qualified professional. Good luck!
Just my luck had a right tkr on 10th October 12 days ago when they were doing the final bend they got to 63 and snap went my knee cap and broke giving them a nightmare of extra work to rebuild it ,Im now in a brace for six weeks to go very easy on it and brace is set at 60% cant go above that will need to gradually build up to what I can with the physio 's help still in hos😂pital pain bad but determined not to let the surgeons hard work go to waste im an 82 year old female and the leg hadn't bent for years so its no wonder there was problems .Whats making mine more of a problem is my left hip was replaced 38 years ago and is now dislocated ,talk about lucky white heather😄 so its going to be a long slog for mine just want it to bend enough to let me get into a car not been out of house for 3years owing to it being stiff , on a zimmer but i walked with crutches today so they think .i can go home in two or three days and get physio team come to my home to keep checking brace and ge the knee bending up to 63 will report back at a later date on my progress. Its hard pushing past the pain but easy does it.
I'm 68 and had my RKP. I'm still 10 weeks in a lot of pain. Had to have a manipulation to break up scar tissue. My knee bend is at 80. Better than before. I still can't walk down the stairs or ride my bike. At times I wish I had not got it replaced. Too much pain. My nerves in my leg hurt all the time every day. Feels like something is crawling up and down my leg. I have periods of hot and cold and numbness.
I have a high pain tolerance,stopped oxy day 5, no huge pain rush switched to hydrocodone til week 3. Day 5 PT I was at 92 ROM/0 extension. My PT did say I’m farther advanced that most. I was able to lift my leg strait up to PT surprise I said is that good , he said yes most can’t lift their leg off the table. I started going up and down stairs week three. Now I am 126 ROM /0
I had two total knee replacements, two years apart, at HSS New York. Fabulous outcome. Recovery? For the knee that caught me by surprise, it hurt a lot for two weeks, then abated over the next week or two. For the one I prepared for with a lot of quad strengthening, hut a lot for a week, then abated over the next week or two. Critical to do everything your therapist tells you. But it was a wonderfully successful experience that, after a month or so got better and better and within 4+ months and therafter, pain free, terrific result.
Great video. Really clear and honest. I’m four weeks out from my second TKR and doing better than I did last time … by a lot. Walking 6,000 steps a day, hit 130 on bend, still 6 away from straight. My previous replacement was much more difficult. Only goes to show you, no two surgeries are alike.
I had both knees replaced 5 months apart, the right knee is great the left less so but when I think of the pain I was in before and now I am gratefull everyday, any discomfort is nothing compared to before, back at the gym after 5 weeks, cycling with the dog the same, my best tip if you have carpet on the floor is get a wooden tray and put it under your foot and move it back and forth and within 2 weeks you will be bending your knee as if it was your own and it doesn't put any pressure on it........and your physiotherapist will be amazed......
I wish I had found your video before my TKR in October. It's the most realistic explanation I've heard of the realities of rehab. I am being brow beaten by the hospital consultant and physio that I have 'only' reached 80° flexion at the six week mark, yet here you are telling me that's normal. I also live with fibromyalgia and that has made my rehab pain management so difficult which impacts on my ability to do my exercises; a factor that others ignore. If I lived closer I would gladly come and see you.
8 weeks out - 65 yrs. old. Pain was a challenge for the first few weeks and I spent lots of time just letting British sitcoms play in the background to distract me, but I'm now walking around the block twice a day, starting to swim, and amazed at how strong and stable my leg and knee are after decades of chronic pain from osteoarthritis, ACL repair, and meniscectomies. I was fit going into it, but I still wish I had taken pre-surgery strengthening sessions. Though I can ill-afford extra post-op physio treatments, I've decided these are a wise investment in my future and I'll continue, 1-2/month for the next 6 months. These sessions have been a game-changer! The surgery does seem daunting, but I spoke with lots of people who had at least one knee done, and the overwhelming majority were glad they did it and didn't give me horror stories about the pain or recovery. They also gave lots of practical and encouraging advice you don't get from the doctor. It's a journey for sure, but I'm glad I went through with it. You can do it! I also highly recommended an ice therapy machine over ice packs. Amazing!
@@tcs871 i’m eight weeks out and I couldn’t walk before surgery so I was not in great shape. It hurt like hell and I’m having a little bit of trouble with flexion and it’s still difficult to walk because it causes so much pain to my bad knee the one that has not been done. Even with all that the severe pain at the start when I go back to the doctor in two weeks I will be pleading with her to do the other one as soon as possible, because I do see that it’s gonna be better and I think I could just get both of them done. I could progress faster because I wouldn’t be continually suffering with my arthritic knee.
I’m 7 weeks post op for a part knee replacement. What I would say is that (1) everyone’s recovery and post op story is different, so don’t necessarily judge yourself on these very rare magical cases where someone says they’re fine and dandy after 2-3 weeks. Perhaps that’s true. But for most mere mortals, it’s a very long road to recovery. So be prepared (2) the surgeon never explained how arduous, painful and harrowing it would be. I could barely walk for a week and was on crutches for 2-3 weeks. At the same time I was being told to bend and stretch the knee and work it a minimum 5-6x times a day. I could barely stand let alone bend it to 90 degrees. The physio was getting annoyed with me and I was getting annoyed at him. It was just so painful and difficult to move. However, you do have bend and stretch it. There’s both physical and mental challenges with that, as you feel pretty down and feel in pain. Seems like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel. However please persevere. Stretch as often as you can. I ice the knee, take paracetamol then stretch, focusing on my breathing to manage the pain. Trust me, it does work. But the recovery is desperately slow. I barely notice any daily difference and that can sink your mood and motivation. But when you look back 2,4,6 weeks you realise how far you have come. So, hang on in there. You’ve got this. But just know that the recovery takes many months, not a few weeks.
I was told a year for recovery, so muchfun!!!!!!!!😂😂😂
Couple things i would add to this. (FYI I'm in week 6 post TKR)
1. If you've been told you need this surgery, you are most likely out of effective treatment options
2. You're in pain all the time. Going upstairs, you can't walk far, getting out of a chair, standing for more than a couple minutes......
3. Bluntly put, this surgery is far from trivial. I encourage you to watch animation videos of what will be done (don't do this if you aren't good at watching this kind of thing). I discourage watching real-life surgical videos.
4. After 6 weeks my flexion is about 130 and my extension is about 7.
5. I go to PT twice a week and it isn't enough.
6. I walk a mile and ride my bike 7 on most days and do my home PT 3 time a day.
7. I'm able to go up stairs almost pain free now, but down is a lot harder.
A few months of ever decreasing pain or years of ever increasing pain with ever increasing muscle weakness thrown in. It was an easy choice for me. The chance to be normal wins out every time.
I’m 34 my doctor put me on the waitlist for a TKR he’s never done one for someone as young as I am but we’re at the end of the road for what we can do. He said and I quote “I don’t want you to have to spend the next 10years in chronic pain” 3 years have been bad enough I’m willing to put myself through a TKR
I had left TKR 6 days ago - the surgeon said the arthritis was far worse than the x-rays showed. In hospital for 2 days - pain no more than 5/10 - I was up and about on my crutches the 2nd day. 4 days at home - doing a range of exercises 5 times a day and now just on paracetemol and ibuprofen - knee is stiff but pain is hardly noticeable. I hope it stays that way! I delayed the operation for 5 years (I'm only 58) as I worried about the post op pain but feel very fortunate that is has been minimal. I don't think I could manage weeks of intense pain as some of you have experienced. Good luck to everyone on the TKR journey.
I'm 57 am have knee replacement surgery 4 days ago. Pain is coming and going. Tell me how are you now?? Can you move your knee in 90 degrees??
4 weeks out today. Get a little knee pain after exercise but nothing major. Upper leg muscles still sore from tourniquet. Walking without crutches but knee still swollen but getting better.
Can get about 95 degrees, aiming for 120, can't straighten leg fully yet still at 10 degrees.
Knee feels more stable than pre-op. Only getting about 4/5 hrs sleep though.
When you start to improve to 90 degrees? What are the pills for pain? I have resistence to everything, 😔
After a couple of weeks things loosened up. After leaving hospital I was taking Ibuprofen and paracetamol 3 times a day for 3 weeks.
Now just on Ibuprofen twice daily.
Knee was very tight for 2 weeks so it will come.
Had my total knee replacement surgery on Thursday 9/12/24. The first 3 days suck ass and is very painful and whole leg bruised. Started PT the following Monday and just worked through the pain and did the exercise the PT showed me. Today 9/26/24, my bruise is about 90 percent gone and now I'm using a cane to walk now. Pain is about 2 on a scalel of 10. I can now do 10-12 min on the stationary bike with slight pain. My bend degree is already at 120. Going great!! My age is 46, so I'm sure being middle aged definitely helps with the healing factor. Honestly, I could go without the cane but I'm just being cautious, definitely take care of your knees people, this by far was horrible pain!!
I am currently on week 5 of a Left Knee Replacement and you are spot on with your analysis. The Dr. really undersell the pain factor the first two weeks for sure. Also, for those going through this, what you said about losing strength and stamina is so true, I am currently able to walk with no assistance for about 10 minutes around in the my yard, but after that, I am soooo tired and need to go sit down and ice up the knee. It is a slow recovery process for sure. Thanks for your great video, it is one of the most accurate I found on RUclips.
Thank you sir for giving me hope. I am on my fifth day and from what you have shared it is going to be a long haul but worth it. My wife of 55 years had her right knee replaced two years ago and seen what I have to look forward to. Between the two of us we make a person. 😎😎
Excellent video!
Excellent video... 1 week post op and the pain has been awful at times and my whole leg is swollen and bruised.. your advice is honest and hopeful and gives me hope that I'll get thru this... thank you
This video spot on from what I’ve been experiencing. Glad to hear an explanation of why my knees feel this way even at 12 weeks & it may take a year. I was thinking maybe I’m not doing enough but after listening to this it all makes sense. Thank you
I feel just as you do. Especially since I had no frame of reference
Had my right knee replaced 14th august 2023. Day 1 I was out of bed in hospital and bent through 120 degrees. It did help there was too much anesthetic in the bloc. And my leg was numb from hip to toes. I was discharged in week 5 by the Orthopedic Surgeon as I was walking unaided. 5 days later I was discharged by physiotherapy.
First 3 days are the very worst. Day 14 I was off strong painkillers.
Thank you. This is a great video. I’m only one week out. Very painful but I’m walking three times a day. Wears me out.
I’m 5 weeks out, this is the best video I’ve seen yet. Thank you
My husband is 69 had 10 years ago a knee replacement and it was never stable, he always had pain so 5 days ago he got another replacement and today he start to drive his car, yes he has pain but way less than 10 years ago, he keeps exercising and walking, he goes to physical therapy and he said it hurt so less than the one before, they also put two metal rods to stabilize the knee, so proud for this champ.
So nice to have s British honest explanation. Thank you
This is the most truthful vid I've found, more accurate in all sorts of ways, esp describing the PAIN. I've six weeks after TKR, still get badly broken sleep at night due to pain, and I only get back to sleep with the help of painkillers. In turn, the painkillers leave my brain fogged, esp. in the morning. It has not been in any way enjoyable so far.
I’m 6 weeks after my TKR. Certainly the initial pain was far worse than I anticipated but once the swelling started going down mobility increased quickly. Walking is still a bit uncomfortable but I have the prospect of that steadily improving unlike before the op. Good luck to all.
Thank you for not giving a glossy version of what is a big operation and recovery. I’m having a TKR on Jan 9 and am doing physio exercises to strengthen muscles in my leg (thigh, calf, hamstring, glutes). Not looking forward to surgery but its got to be better than knees that fail me if I stumble or walk on uneven ground.
I am 1 week out and if i had known the pain would be so bad i wouldnt have done it. They treat a TKR as outpatient. Went home same day as surgery. I cant believe how stiff my knee is and how much it hurts to do these exercises. Never will i have the other knee done. 😢
My brother had TKR a week ago and his 2nd day home, he was crying from the pain, I'm supposed to have my knee done in May, but not sure if I will, I'm with my brother on his journey and so far he is not doing so good, it's only been 1 week so far, how have you been recovering?, I see your post was 2 months ago
It's a LOT!
I was miserable the first two weeks couldn’t sleep. I just thought the pain was terrible after two weeks. It got better. It’s still sore. It’s still stiff and I wish I could bend it more. I’m just like 105°. I think I push it. I could be 110 at eight weeks no at six weeks, so just keep trucking, but it definitely gets better. The first two weeks is miserable.
I had a total knee replacement 4 days ago and it's excruciating. I had no idea it would be this bad. I'm definitely not sure about having my left one done in the future.
It will get better. Just push through the excercises. It's worth it. I'm 5 weeks out and my flexation is at 120. My extension (flat) 0. I had to put this surgery off for 4 years. I fell and broke my femur and 4 surgeries and 23 months in a wheelchair. 2 days out of surgery I was trying to figure out who thought that a TKR was a good idea.
Im on week 3 and this is really comforting honestly. Im beating myself up, wednesday i had 98 degrees of bend and friday i was down to 94 degrees. I was crushed! I felt like I was doing something wrong or whatever. Long slow marathon, not a quick race! 💪
Helped me understand as I'm still recovery from total knee surgery..I'm 71..have been lots of pain ..today 12 weeks in...thank you for understandable video
Found that the more diligent I am in PT the better the results. I know I cant damage the knee any more so I attack the process. If you can handle the exercises while still having tourniquet swelling, you can expect a great recovery. Keep grinding.Wish everyone well.
Just had my second TKR. Very good overview and a much more realistic timeline of recovery than some available.
I am glad that I found your video, my operation was just a week ago and I cannot sleep at night. My knee is still in pain but I guess I was expecting immediate relief. I have been going from the bed to a lounger and then to a third lounger trying to get some sleep. I have plenty of OxyContin but it doesn’t seem to be doing much for pain. So the bottom line is I have quite awhile before I can feel the best Improvement. Thanks for making this video for everyone going through this process.
I had total knee replacement. I had very little pain, I took asprin. After two weeks I could drive, today I started to play pickle ball again. I have bee going to PT since the surgery. I'm still sore but very happy with the results.
You took aspirin for the pain? Just curious, how many times a day and how many milligrams was the aspirin because I've had TKR on both knees and I took aspirin twice a day to help prevent blood clots after my surgery and oxycodone and Tylenol for the pain, also did your Ortho tell you just to take aspirin for the pain or did you just take it upon yourself?
What a load of nonsense pain is hard and wee all can take different amounts of pain but what I have just read is nonsese
@@davidmoore9153 yeah this guy doesn't make much sense, says he had a little pain which is unheard of, the 9 inch incision alone is painful, then he says he started playing pickle ball, I want to know when did he start playing after his surgery then he says he's still sore after having said he had little pain, TKR surgery is very painful, what this guy's saying doesn't add up
Yes 100 percent not a chance l
I had right knee replacement last Oct. I’m glad to know I am on tract…still not walking as well as I hoped. But left needs replacement also.
Had a t total knee replacement about 5 weeks ago and I'm still having a hard time getting my knee to bend at 120 but pt is doing a great job helping me at Saint Francis hospital here in Columbus ga. I like your video telling me to take my time because it will be more than a year to get well thank you.
I’m in Macon Ga. Small world! I’m seven weeks out and trying to be a patient patient!
@@kayehlavaty8220 I'm in Macon, GA also 😀 I'm scheduled to have my Right knee done @ OrthoGA in May, my brother had his knee done a week ago and he is not doing well with the pain and stiffness, it's only been a week for him, he was in tears on Day 2 from the pain, I'm taking him to PT and watching his recovery to determine if I'll go through with mines, right now I'm 50/50.
Most surgeons will bot tell a patient how painful the recovery is. I’m in week 11 and still in pain. Stopped Norco last week. I also have a large Baker’s cyst behind my knee which hinders my ROM. Bottom line, plan for longer pain period than your surgeon tells you, for most of us anyway.
The key is pain management. You have to push past being comfortable. I walked unassisted in 12 days after surgery because as long as I was already in pain I decided I might as well rehab.
You are so genuine. I had bilateral tkr in march 2021. Can you please post a video exclusively for strengthening the leg and glutes muscles and knees. Thank you in advance.
I’m at 4 weeks, knee is great, muscles and tissue all around are being a total pain of my patience. I’m still exercising hoping that the cartilage is still continuing to reattach and become healthy and strong. Time is my friend, I have to practice endurance and allowing time.
As I told before I got my right knee replaced totally three months back. I have some oain still left to be recovered
But I tell you I can walk without assista of a walker or stick..I manage the household work with less difficulty.I go up and down the stairs by holding the sides.
Thank you so much, you have answered so many questions for me today, I am in week four after knee replacement and was concerned about the stiffness even though I have been doing all my exercises and stretching and have also invested in an exercise floor bike, I have not had to use any frame or walking stick since week 2 after surgery, night times are still my worst time but they are easing a little, being a side sleeper this was very difficult at first, but getting used to sleeping on my back . I did have an appointment with my GP, but it got cancelled and I will not see him until the new year, and this also includes the surgeon that done my procedure. Again, I am so thankful for this, it has put my mind at ease knowing that everything is normal, for where I am after my surgery, Thank you.
72, starting week 8 post op. Ice machine non stop 1st 4 weeks. Been pushing it in rehab. Starting week 7 got green light to go swimming … not lap swimming, I tread water, including bending leg, straight leg, etc. Doing the treading to build up endurance. I was doing the treading daily for 5-6 weeks pre op. My endurance is typically 1.5 hours … think of it as soft way of running. It took me 2-3 weeks to get to 1 hour of non stop trading water. Started with 5-10 minutes , than added 5 minutes each day. I use arithmetic or math problems to keep my brain occupied. 1 week of trading water I’m finding leg hurts less and is more flexible.
I’m 74. My left knee was replaced three days ago. Hurts like hell . Swollen and stiff. Be ready for being exhausted.
I’m wearing a Prevana bandage which sucks some of the fluid and blood out of the joint. It’s a pain in itself but it does remove some fluid.
Don’t stint on the pain relief, there are no prizes for putting up with unnecessary pain. I’m 6weeks down the line and pretty much where he says I should be. It’s slow but I’m seeing progress so hopefully you’ll be the same.
71 and 5 weeks ago now. It's mostly remembered pain. Hang in there!
16 weeks in now, pain pretty well gone, main issue is severe stiffness in both knees first thing in the morning or when I have sat down for a while (I only had op on one knee), it recovers well with movement though. Still getting 'restless leg syndrome' at night (itching/tingling in both legs) but not too bad to wake me up. Surface of knee is still numb but no surprises there, I can kneel on it though it feels odd. I cant run or jog yet but rehab now working hard on quads/calf strength which had dropped badly prior to op - I can now balance on one leg for extended time which I couldnt do before surgery. Still positive, next point of review is at 6 months when the cricket season starts properly.
I'm 73 and I had a total knee replacement 6weeks ago and I still have pain but I have 127 radio's with bending my knee. Make sure you're doing exercises and stretching a lot helps, plus ice packs or machine icing after PT is a must. It will take time but you'll get there. Best wishes and Blessings to you.
I'm 3 weeks in and already have about 110 degrees bend (it's tough). Therapists have been working on getting it moving since the day after surgery.
Surprised Will did not finish this video with an answer to the question: How long will it take to fully heal which in my mind is how long to regain full strength? Right before my total knee replacement on my right leg I tested my maximum strength on a leg press machine seen in all gyms. I could do 100 lbs max using one leg and it was the same for left and right legs. One month after the operation is when I attempted this exercise for the first time since the operation. Of course I could still do 100 lbs with my left leg but only 40 lbs with my operated right leg. That did not surprise me considering it was just 1 month after this traumatic operation. Starting 1 month post operation, I performed normal light exercises which mainly consisted of walking about 1 mile per day and cycling slowly on the easy gears for about 3 miles twice per week. The pain steadily diminished but at 1 year post-op my right leg could still only leg press the same 40 lbs ! Now that did surprise me and also scare me because I started to think I might never get back my strength in my right leg but at 18 months post-op I finally showed a slight improvement by pressing 50 lbs. At 2 years post-op I did 70 lbs. It was not until 3 years post-op that my right leg was able to reach its preoperative strength of 100 lbs. The surgeon and most physical therapists usually claim it takes 2 years to regain full strength although some people never regain full strength and settle for about 80-90% full strength. I took considerably longer than the average patient. Needless to say, this is a TRAUMATIC operation.
I wish I knew this information before I had it done. No medication helped me in the first 4 weeks, and the pain has been out of this world painful. The knee is still so stiff although I am active and participate aggressively in physical therapy since day 2 of my surgery. Thank you for a very informative video.
Week 10 TKR 105d bend and still 2 degrees off flat. 55 yrs okd and in great shape. I could fully kneel and walk better prior to surgery than I can now. I was walking 10K a day prior to my knee replacement, but my knee would lock up. Hence the surgery I can barely walk 10 minutes at a time now. Swelling was a major issue for eight weeks and so far as my surgeon did not start Physio until week four. Every day is a struggle some days stairs are painful and going down. The stairs is still not accomplished every other foot. Unfortunately, for me, I have suffered nerve damage as well. On a nerve pill for at least a year and was told that it may be lifelong without the pill. The pain (off meds) is so severe I want to amputate my leg. Stiffness is a real problem. I regret getting my knee done.
I had a partial knee replacement 21/2 years ago and now both knees hurt a lot more than they other did. Now I’m trying PRP and prolozone shots out of desperation
Did total right knee on Nov 14th. Crying like a baby actually does help a little, but look like an idiot. Timing pains meds right has been a key to how it feels.
I had a TKR also on November 14th so 4 weeks ago. The pain the first 2 weeks was horrible. I'm in some discomfort now doing exercises and have 105 ° flex . Next year the other knee.
@@philbarrett2878 same here sir. First week had me rethinking whether I want to do the left knee in '24. Not really pain now, but if I am on it too much, it reminds me big time. Wish you all the best in recovery.
Good realistic explanation of knee replacement recovery.
9 th month No initial pain anymore, but still very stiff and hard. With slight pain to walk downstairs upstairs is easier but downstairs still hurts. Any recommendations to help out? Or does it sound like stiff and pain wise? I'm on track still, thank you.
I had my double knee replacement just 5 days ago. I have no pain and can bend my knees at 90 degreesHad done it in NZ Wakefield Hospital. Best surgen in NZ..
U very good
I'm in NZ who was your surgeon at Wakefield?
My left knee replacement was 4.5 months ago. Recovery is harder than last years ri knee 2nd replacement. It was a lot yo deal with. I had that replacement 8 years before. It wore out in 8 years. One would think it should last much longer or forever.
I'm almost 5 weeks out, and still a huge amount of pain.
Sorry to hear that. It is quite common to have lots of pain for the first 6 weeks or so. Might be worth getting it looked at if you are really struggling.
Day #15 post op. Still painful, taking Norco now, bend is 110 degrees and extension is 0
How tell me, I'm 4days from surgery and cannot pull my knee up in 90 degree
I a in my 12th week and the information was excellent.
Thanks for this informative video, it answered my questions.
Glad it was helpful!
This is a very informative and thorough video. I'm having a TKR in a couple of months. After seeing this video and reading the comments, I'm not sure i want to go through with the surgery.
I agree, I’m too scared to go through the surgery. I live alone with no one to help me.
@@avamartinez8586 I live alone too and it's scary knowing I'll be incapacitated at first as I heal. I worry that I won't be able to take care of my pets. But the alternative of not having a TKR is having to permanently use a wheelchair.
I’m two weeks out. I found the pain is the same with or without pain pills. This HURTS. I’m getting around without assistance Still swollen but doing the exercises
This information was spot on I had a TKR last year 2023 October I can walk much better still difficult with stairs and some pain
I'm glad my video was helpful - I'm wishing you all the best in your continued recovery :)
Thankyou most helpful. From Australia 🇦🇺
One week out tomorrow, at this point I would have just kept putting up with pain. Hopefully it gets better.
How is the pain now you are a few more weeks since surgery?
@@nicolaspencer the pain is better, the stiffness and swelling are a problem. I have to keep ice on it a lot
It is 7 months now after tkr, I’m feeling good no pain and happy that I made a bold decision. Thanks to my god and family s support with out that I wouldn’t have come along way
3 weeks tomorrow still pain but improving my main issue is leg weakness trying to do physio, be prepared for upper leg bruising and lower leg bruising mine has almost recovered but wow it hurt.
Please familiarize yourself with the Jiffy Knee replacement performed in the USA and developed by Dr. Manush Patel in Virginia. The benefit is in the transloc ation of the Quad muscles so they are not cut. I am 4 days post op. Off of narcotic medication, using a Rom Tech pedal machine 5x daily. Walking with minimal pain and swelling. Icing frequently. This will be standard protocol in the future i am sure. All benefits for patient recovery!
My doctor said he’s never heard of this and acted like it’s just some kind of phony thing. I think it’s real & would prefer having this done over the traditional way. I live in California and there’s no doctors here that do this. I find that alarming and also sad.
I’m 59 , going to have my right knee replaced in April. Working hard to lose weight and get into shape for recovery.
Keep up the great work - I'm wishing you all the best with your surgery and hoping for a smooth recovery for you!
@@HT-Physio Thank you !
Great video! Thanks
Pls try to explain about baker cyst , bone odema l have had both mir sacan & X Ray of both my knees l Would ve very happy to hear from you with some few answer l am considering TKR soon
Thx ✋️
Osteoarthritis behind the Patella.😩
Hi,
This video was very informative. I’m three weeks post op and I’m just beginning to be able to sleep at night which helps with the pain. It has been horrible but I’m hoping I will end up more mobile than I have been for months. I was worried that I wasn’t bending my knee more but I’m getting around 90 which you said here is good. 😊
So pleased to hear my video was helpful, I'm pleased to hear you're beginning to sleep again - I'm wishing you all the best in your recovery!
What is opinion of using a rowing machine after a knee replacement?
I want to know after 12 week with good bending, there is lot of sharp electric shock and pain on both side of knee and front of sheen and numbness. How to handle that, before you regrade the surgery. Earlier pain is expected but need to address later part of pain. Specially no prescription is not ordered.
Hi, I am waiting to have a hinged knee replacement, is that the same thing as this video?
I have my Knee replacement now 4, weeks have no pain and can stretch good and bending is 110 dergrees i wish I have this surgery early in time I wish people have this operation short in time the best en puck have no pain I am 58 years old proces go well❤❤
Very informative..thanks a lot
Great video
Very helpful. Thank you.
Two years after my surgery, I am glad I had it done, no pain, I can walk fine with no pain, the thing that has me a bit puzzled is... I CANNOT KNEEL DOWN.... it hurts when I kneel.... Is there anything I can do to improve on this?
I also had my repla replaced about 3 months. Even now I am having some pain.The Dr. Said it will go if gradually.Nothing alarming.
As you you were saying knealing done,and sitting on flat surfaces with crossed leg are not advisable. My physio therapist told that way.
Brilliant video🙏☘️
Thank you!
I think I'll just try to skip surgery for what X-rays show is bone-on-bone osteoarthritis. The main question for me is WHY doctors refer us solely to surgeons, who obviously insist that surgery is required. Surely diet and exercise can enable us to avoid the trauma and excessive pain?
Try anything than go through a tkr what a painful experience with a poor result after 18 months can bend to 115 degrees b😢ut pain every step especially stairs/uneven surfaces
Thanks. Really clear
Over 2 years for some unfortunate patients they don't tell you that do they..they only broadcast the success stories however some procedures fail.🎉
Im so scared scheduled for the 28th if february.
Wishing you all the best - I'm sure it will all go incredibly well! Sending lots of well wishes :)
Everything hinges on how much pain you can you endure. You will have sleepless night.Pain meds will not reach the bone.
I had a knee replacement 1 1/2 years ago still in pain n I feel a cyst behind the knee
thank you for explanation
Thank you
I needed my knees sturdy yo have my feet arches rebuilt.
Is squating bad after TKA post 7 years ? I trust you more than any one on U tube.
I have done one hip surgery on my right foot I have to undergo knee replacement surgery again but am scared of do it, but now my right foot is longer than my left foot, please I need advice
My situation is slightly different…I had a total knee revision. It was done 3 months ago on September 10:26, 2022. The TKR was December 20, 2020. Will you please give me some understanding of what to expect regarding recovery time. Is it different from a TKR. I have several questions. Is there a way that I can contact you? I’m grateful for whatever understanding, knowledge and understanding you may impart!!
Sorry to hear you needed a revision of your initial surgery. The outcome of a revision can vary from person to person but you would hope for the trajectory to be roughly the same as a successful TKR. It is imperative that rehab of a revision is supervised by a qualified professional. Good luck!
Plenty of Ice ,no escaping the extreme pain for a good few months my experience
More likely to be Cobalt Chrome in the knee. Titanium in the hip. Down to material properties
Just my luck had a right tkr on 10th October 12 days ago when they were doing the final bend they got to 63 and snap went my knee cap and broke giving them a nightmare of extra work to rebuild it ,Im now in a brace for six weeks to go very easy on it and brace is set at 60% cant go above that will need to gradually build up to what I can with the physio 's help still in hos😂pital pain bad but determined not to let the surgeons hard work go to waste im an 82 year old female and the leg hadn't bent for years so its no wonder there was problems .Whats making mine more of a problem is my left hip was replaced 38 years ago and is now dislocated ,talk about lucky white heather😄 so its going to be a long slog for mine just want it to bend enough to let me get into a car not been out of house for 3years owing to it being stiff , on a zimmer but i walked with crutches today so they think .i can go home in two or three days and get physio team come to my home to keep checking brace and ge the knee bending up to 63 will report back at a later date on my progress. Its hard pushing past the pain but easy does it.
Poor you. You have a lot going on but you have a good positive approach. I've just had a TNR 4 weeks ago. X
very well descriped
In theory a UKA should recover faster. Would you reckon it is 2/3 or 1/2 of a TKA recoverey?
This is sooo good!!! Thank You For Making it sooo plain and understandable!!!😮😢😅
You're welcome! Glad it was useful!
I got my knee replaced at 19, it hurts so bad idk what these old people are saying
You got your knee replaced at a very early age, you said when you were 19.What was the problem an injury or what!!?
At two weeks I was at 109 degrees range of motion and 0 degrees extension, and I’m 70 years old!😂
U good
I'm currently 2 weeks out. Pain is manageable. I find that ice helps I mean alo and all the time.
Would I be able to go down stairs and drive my wife to work starting the second week after a tnr
How long after knee surgery age 87.
Great information
Thank you for the kind words!
I am 87 about how long after surgery am I out af pain.
I'm 68 and had my RKP. I'm still 10 weeks in a lot of pain. Had to have a manipulation to break up scar tissue. My knee bend is at 80. Better than before. I still can't walk down the stairs or ride my bike. At times I wish I had not got it replaced. Too much pain. My nerves in my leg hurt all the time every day. Feels like something is crawling up and down my leg. I have periods of hot and cold and numbness.
6 weeke out a new pain free life I wish I would have done it 5 years ago
I have a high pain tolerance,stopped oxy day 5, no huge pain rush switched to hydrocodone til week 3. Day 5 PT I was at 92 ROM/0 extension. My PT did say I’m farther advanced that most. I was able to lift my leg strait up to PT surprise I said is that good , he said yes most can’t lift their leg off the table. I started going up and down stairs week three. Now I am 126 ROM /0
I got it. Get ready for pain and swelling on a scale you've probably never ever experienced and push, push, push. But using good common sense