Total Knee Replacement - The first month

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The first month after total knee replacement surgery is hard and extremely important. With the Covid-19 pandemic many patients, including my own, have had alterations in their post-operative course. I have summarized some common issues that many patients face while recovering from total knee replacement surgery.

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[dannyecheverria]

Thank you for that information. My Dr. did not explain any thing. And trying to reach anyone was not happening. Home alone no one to talk to.

[billlovelace]

YOU GAVE ME A WAKE CALL. I AM AT 4 WEEKS AND STILL ON A WALKER AND FLEXION IS 88 DEGREES. EXTENSION IS 4 DEGREES. MY PT SAYS I AM DOING OK AND ON TRACK. I DONT THINK SO. I AM 66 AND HAVE BEEN ATHLETIC MY WHOLE LIFE. I WATCHED THIS VID LAST NIGHT. I AM ON A MISSION NOW. I AM HITTING IT SUPER HARD TODAY AND WILL UNTIL I GET TO WERE I NEED TO BE.

[Maris-W]

Excellent video! I have watched numerous knee vids since my TKN 3 weeks ago, but this one explained things either not covered before, or so much clearer, and the why behind it. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. It has inspired me to give more effort to my exercises.

[gnohn]

Good information. I definitely needed strong painkillers longer than 3 days though. 3 weeks maybe. Particularly at night.

[agnes]

I’m post-op day 12 Total Knee Arthroplasty. The information is so helpful. I’m so grateful that I found this site. It answered every questions I have about what I’m going through now. This is the most painful procedure I have ever went through. This procedure is done as out-patient now. I’m a nurse for 50 yrs and working full time until this surgery. I’m doing out-pt PT twice a week and home exercises three times a day. I’m doing everything on my own post-op day 7. My family just prep the meals for me. The pain is getting better. Thank you again for Dr Adam. You have eased a lot of my worries and anxieties.

[davidthomas]

I keep watching this vid. I wish you would do a video on bilateral knee replacement, which I'm doing in 20 days!

[kchristag]

Good info..my surgery is June 11th and I'm studying up like I'm taking a final exam..

[josephmessing]

The most helpful as well as articulate discussion of knee replacement issues on the internet. Thank you.

[gloriaalvarez]

I had knee replacement surgery and know people who have also had TKR and not one was at 90 degrees at week one. Please do not feel defeated give yourself up to 4 weeks then yes after that it should only get better. Depending on your age try to get to at least 110. Walk a decent amount and massage that scar daily!

[tomcollins]

Very informative especially the explanation on the clicking which relieve my mind a little bit

[waheguru]

Very helpful information. Clear, concise and authentic. Thanks doc.

[robbosch]

I know this is a couple of years old, but thanks for all the helpful videos Dr. Rosen. I just had a TKR 4 weeks ago. My doctor was a little more on the cautious side compared to you when it came to flexing my knee that first week. They really wanted me to take it easy for the most part that first 7 days. It was OK for me to walk, but they didn't want me bending my knee too much. As a matter of fact, when I went in for my 2 week checkup and showed them I had about 105 degrees of flexion, they told me to stop right there and slow it down. They were worried I would pop open the suture line.

[ellengutgold]

As usual, I find your videos helpful. Thank you for being direct about importance of the first 6 weeks. I have not been a good exerciser before knee replacement, but I am committed now. I am just under 3 weeks and measured 108.5 at my last PT session. Grateful.

[lisalorrainetaylor]

Thank you Dr. Rosen! Tomorrow will be 2 weeks out and 2 weeks before I see you for my 1-month post-op!🥳

[LouisCarroll-ql]

I had both knees replaced at the same time 5 years ago. There are many things doctors and surgeons dont tell you about side effects and future problems as a result of this procedure. Specifically, Lymphodema in the legs. Incurable.

[paulnavara]

Thanks Dr. Rosen for your video. I'm in week 3 of TKR, range of motion is good so far but I still have some apprehensions. You helped provide some comfort that many of these things may be normal (clicking sounds, numbness on outside of knee). You have some great advice that I will follow and hope that others that are at this site do the same

[sarahcooper]

Really helpful. I am 8 days pay op with PKR and this is crystal clear. I like the 'on the hour' guidance. Yes the pain is a bummer but I am taking relief and trying to get on and work through the pain. Sarah

[claudiagoodman]

I m up for mine in a month. I really enjoy ur videos and all the goon information. Thank Doctor Rosen.

[rosenpcj]

Dr R great and helpful videos. I had Right Knee TKR on July 8th 2021 so it is now 22nd Day!! Yes I am making progress but struggling with pain vs exercises and have 92 bend 4 degree straight leg and am struggling with getting Range of Motion metrics per Dr ....120. I am 69 and 260 lbs 6' and had previous knee bend issues from soccer/life injuries.

[rbleegrip]

that much swelling i struggled to get to 90 degrees after 2 weeks and now im pushing hard and it hurts like hell but ill keep pushing it as i need to get it bending