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re: My Thoughts After Knee Replacement
Posted on 3/25/26 at 7:41 am to Stidham8
Posted on 3/25/26 at 7:41 am to Stidham8
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You’re barely a month out from a massive joint surgery with a long rehab. That’s way too premature to make a verdict.
See how you feel at the 6 month and 1 year mark.
I don't know about all that, but AT LEAST 12 WEEKS before you decide it doesn't work.
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Posted on 3/25/26 at 7:46 am to Old Man and a Porch
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my leg will not straighten all the way out
i had this situation early on after knee replacement
i sat with my foot up on a bar stool with a 5 pound bag of rice on my knee
would do this for 15 minutes at a time
it hurt like a muthafreeka but eventually got my leg straight …
eta: ice, ice, ice
swelling will last at least 4-5 months…
This post was edited on 3/25/26 at 7:56 am
Posted on 3/25/26 at 7:49 am to The Eric
I had someone suggest compression boots. I tried some the other day and they seemed to help with swelling and I felt better afterwards.
Your thoughts on compression boots for recovery?
Your thoughts on compression boots for recovery?
Posted on 3/25/26 at 7:52 am to The Eric
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PT here. Stop being so short sighted. It’s been a bit over month. Full recovery is 6mos to a year.
Yep. I did PT for 11 weeks, which I think is more than most, but now at 14 weeks I am no longer needing to ice, my swelling has stayed down and I am mostly back to normal. I walk all I want, can put pressure on my knee on carpet, and do most of my tasks. I do still have stiffness when I wake up and after sitting for long periods, but I see the light at the end of the tunnel and it's not a train..
OP, it will get better. Stay positive.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 8:22 am to kywildcatfanone
Double knee replacement and was golfing in four months. I worked hard on PT before surgery and believe that made a big difference.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 8:25 am to Old Man and a Porch
As someone who had the same procedure, you are expecting way too much recovery in too short of a time span. Give it a minimum of 4-5 months with ful rehab and then see how you feel. I'm 3 years in, and feel fantastic.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 8:27 am to zuluboudreaux
Married women don’t get on their knees much anyway so no harm done.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 9:33 am to Old Man and a Porch
What is your current flexion and extension? Are you doing the exercises on your own outside of your PT sessions?
Also as someone said, younger people generally tend to have more difficulty with the pain than older people. They cited activity but I feel like it’s more related to decreased pain sensitivity as we age.
Also as someone said, younger people generally tend to have more difficulty with the pain than older people. They cited activity but I feel like it’s more related to decreased pain sensitivity as we age.
This post was edited on 3/25/26 at 9:36 am
Posted on 3/25/26 at 9:46 am to GeauxTigers0107
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You just can't say something like this without giving an explanation why
1. Risk is too great, joint infection is real and could be life changing
2. You can never go back once the decision is made
3. You need to be aware you are electing to have a mechanical joint (that means it won’t feel like a natural knee and mechanics can wear out of fail.)
Once again, good luck in your recovery but it is not for me.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 9:50 am to GatorPA84
People getting knee replacements these days like women getting Botox. Errybody is doing it
Posted on 3/25/26 at 9:53 am to Old Man and a Porch
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thoughts on compression boots for recovery?
Use the socks for at least 8 weeks, I still had swelling in my ankles and used leg compression sleeves for a couple of weeks. They go from your ankle to your thigh. Helped me with swelling
Posted on 3/25/26 at 9:54 am to Bonjourno
I’m doing therapy 3 days a week. I am doing exercises at home.
My knee bend Monday was 105 degrees. I really cranked on slides the last couple days to get more bending.
My straightening was at 7-8 degrees Monday and I’ve been really working with heavier weights since then. Today is was 4 degrees.
I’m currently at therapy icing.
My knee bend Monday was 105 degrees. I really cranked on slides the last couple days to get more bending.
My straightening was at 7-8 degrees Monday and I’ve been really working with heavier weights since then. Today is was 4 degrees.
I’m currently at therapy icing.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 9:55 am to Old Man and a Porch
In June of '23, I had both mine done at the same time... First two weeks sucked arse.... After week two, I saw the light.. When I walked in rehab, they were shocked how well I was doing for a bilateral replacement.
Plowed through it... Took about a year for my knees to come back to almost normal... Unfortunately, they will never be like your old normal knees before the pain... Hardest thing is getting that range of motion..
You need to give it about a year to go back to baseline... Give it time...
Plowed through it... Took about a year for my knees to come back to almost normal... Unfortunately, they will never be like your old normal knees before the pain... Hardest thing is getting that range of motion..
You need to give it about a year to go back to baseline... Give it time...
This post was edited on 3/25/26 at 9:59 am
Posted on 3/25/26 at 12:07 pm to Old Man and a Porch
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I’m doing therapy 3 days a week. I am doing exercises at home.
My knee bend Monday was 105 degrees. I really cranked on slides the last couple days to get more bending.
My straightening was at 7-8 degrees Monday and I’ve been really working with heavier weights since then. Today is was 4 degrees.
I’m currently at therapy icing.
Sounds to me like you are right on target for 6 or so weeks. I didn't get to 0 degrees till week 11. I did get to 125 in the first 6 weeks, but not straightening.
Ice and elevation are your friend for swelling. You are on target to me.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 12:32 pm to zuluboudreaux
My 70 year old mother had her replaced last year. She was in good shape and active. First week was really rough but she persevered through the PT (started her day 2 or 3) with the help of the pain meds.
She was diligent with PT, and did the exercises at home as prescribed. She complained about the pain a lot but stuck with it. She is pain free and has 90+% of motion back in her knee.
As with many ortho procedures, if you are in decent shape, the PT is going to be the difference between success and disappointment.
She was diligent with PT, and did the exercises at home as prescribed. She complained about the pain a lot but stuck with it. She is pain free and has 90+% of motion back in her knee.
As with many ortho procedures, if you are in decent shape, the PT is going to be the difference between success and disappointment.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 12:52 pm to Old Man and a Porch
It is worth it, to the vast majority.
My older sister had one knee replaced when she was about 60. She had the other replaced in her late 70's. She is now 89 and still living alone. She indicted most the folks with problems did not do the required exercises.
I have a Sister in law who has had a knee and hip replacement. She also lives alone at age 83. Her husband recently passed a couple weeks back.
My older sister had one knee replaced when she was about 60. She had the other replaced in her late 70's. She is now 89 and still living alone. She indicted most the folks with problems did not do the required exercises.
I have a Sister in law who has had a knee and hip replacement. She also lives alone at age 83. Her husband recently passed a couple weeks back.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 12:54 pm to Old Man and a Porch
Nope, I would say young, men with prior surgical history and obviously any history of opioid use are the biggest risk factor for poor results.
As another poster said, consider manipulation if range of motion limited after 10-12 weeks
As another poster said, consider manipulation if range of motion limited after 10-12 weeks
Posted on 3/25/26 at 4:20 pm to GatorPA84
For those that have had it done, do you pretty much need to keep on the pain meds while in PT. I’m needing to have it done soon, but don’t function worth a damn on pain meds. Don’t feel like doing anything, but laying around.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 4:32 pm to SOLA
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For those that have had it done, do you pretty much need to keep on the pain meds while in PT. I’m needing to have it done soon, but don’t function worth a damn on pain meds. Don’t feel like doing anything, but laying around.
I was on pain meds 24/7 for 12 days then only one at bedtime, helped me sleep.
Lots of Tylenol though.
Posted on 3/25/26 at 5:12 pm to GatorPA84
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I’m curious why u say this? Never? You’ve obviously never been in pain from bone on bone bud. I can promise quality of life is zip. After my hip replacement my life changed 180 degrees. Best decision I ever made.
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Also I assist in joint replacement 500 a year for last 13 years as a PA (I would never have a joint replacement unless absolutely last resort)
I’m curious why u say this? Never? You’ve obviously never been in pain from bone on bone bud. I can promise quality of life is zip. After my hip replacement my life changed 180 degrees. Best decision I ever made.
This post was edited on 3/25/26 at 5:16 pm
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