Top 5 Mistakes After A Knee Replacement (MUST WATCH!!)

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[deborapederse]

#5!! I wish I had gotten my knee checked earlier but everyone said it takes a year. Long story short come to find out I need knee revision surgery. Bad news good news with a new doctor. 15 months later from my tkr and Im back on the healing journey!! Im so tired of not living my full life again. All things considered I doing well despite the usual post op symptoms. I lost your FB group but will rejoin. Thank you for the helpful information, Dr Samantha!

[wiseguy]

Hi Samantha, I had a full knee replacement done on May 1, 2024. My flexion is 124 degrees if I push it. If I sit, then get up, I'm stiff for a few steps. Also, up and down steps hurts. I've seen your videos about steps. I realize this is normal. I'm just waiting for that day when it's easier. Thank you for all your great information and instructions. Greatly appreciated!
Jim

[susananderson]

I am now 1-1/2 years PO and I wished I had found you BEFORE my surgery. I did presurgery exercises, my PT etc, had a great support system however I thought I had done my homework and educated myself but your blogs, videos have provided so much more valuable information. This is NOT a surgery to go into lightly. It took me the full year to recover and have the nerves finally wake up on the outside of my leg. Working on quad strength was my toughest challenge. I have no regrets with regards to the surgery....however should I need the other knee replaced I will DEFINITELY be enrolling in your courses. I have found you invaluable. When I was really down emotionally it was fellow TKR friends who I could talk to on the phone and who advised me I was "normal" and this too shall pass. I am also on the FB group and continue to post to remind folks we all heal differently. Thank you for all you do for all of us in need!

[roxannetart]

I so wish I had been informed before taking this journey. I was told by my surgeon I didn't need to exercise to prepare. What a HUGE mistake!

[ronaldbeasley]

Thanks for these videos. Having TKR this coming Thursday, biked 18 miles this morning, usually bike 60-80 miles a week but I have been off due to covid since the first week of May. Finally feeling decent enough to ride but now i am out of time. I appreciate your support and suggestions and yes I have joined the F/B group.

[oDYSSEUS]

Thany you Samantha for this useful advice, greetings from Guatemala. I just went TKR two weeks ago....doing well i think

[belwynne]

9 mos po…great advice. Your advice has been very helpful.

[antoniettabonfigliovetere]

Btw you can’t do that pre op strengthening if you have been sedentary with PJI protocol. (2 surgeries 3 months apart with antibiotics for 6 weeks)

[biranchipanda]

Dr. Samantha Smith PT, I had under gone Knee Replacement in Jan 25, 2024. & months now. Still I am having pain and instability. I have to use a Hinged knee cap to walk, Without knee cap I can hardly walk 500 metres . Please advise

[GloriaRodriguez-ry]

Hi Samantha I watch you're videos every day really love them good excersises you have I have a question I'm 5mths po was going to physical therapy 3times a week my insurance denied more days of therapy I'm on my own doing exercises at home I want to know how many times a day I have to work out should I change my excersises doing different work out one every other day. From Chicago Illinois 😊

[antoniettabonfigliovetere]

Do you have any advice on avoiding acute (new) PJI years post surgery.?

[legendarytemo]

I need help. I had a knee Mua two weeks ago after having acl and meniscus surgery three months ago. I wish I seen this first. ’m so stiff and having no ROM 😢

[EdnaBradshaw-yt]

Dr. Samantha, had TKR 3 weeks ago and back to my desk job, (part time hours now for 3-4 hrs.) What is the best sitting position with elevation that will be comfortable?
Also, while in PT, I cannot do the long arc quad exercise, any suggestions to wake up my muscles? Is this from the nerve block?

Thanks for all your great videos!

[kevinnielsen]

Do you have an opinion on Normatec for your sore legs

[deborahbusin]

I had a TKR 5 days ago. So painful. 2PT Appointments nice man but feeling of nausea when doing only a couple exercises. So frustrating. Pills don’t work what or which video should I watch for only a few days out of surgery?

[colleensmyth]

Hi Samantha ! I am now 9 and a half mths post TKR ! I have spoken to you at different stages in my recovery and you advice has helped a lot ! At present there has been good progress but I still have tightness above and below the patella which is restricting at times and after a good walk I have some pain ! However it is bearable but causes a lot of frustration as my range of movement in general is good it bends to 130° + and no problem with straightening the knee ! Can you suggest anything to get rid of this tightness ! Thanks

[tandorothy]

Hi Dr Sam. I am into my 5th month post surgery; am discharged by my PT after 3 mths. Must I continue to do exercise n for how long? I still have stiffness around my knee occasionally. Would u recommend I buy a rowing machine instead of a simple leg exercise equipment?