What is the third month like after a knee replacement?
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- wjbryanmd.com/ Are you having knee replacement surgery and want to know what to expect the third month after surgery? Dr. Bill Bryan explains what can be expected the third month after knee replacement from building endurance to returning back to work. To learn more about total knee replacement visit wjbryanmd.com/k...
Except for housewives. Apparently we are fine to return to full active duty at 2 months. Because people who haven't had knee surgery, have no clue, what we are going through.
I wonder if he’d be saying all that if he actually had a total knee replacement…. He makes it sound sooooo easy! Everyday is a challenge, I don’t think anyone wants not to succeed. The realism is that everyone is different and you do what your body allows at that time… it’s work in progress…..
I agree. It is foolish to make people think everything is always honkey dorey for everyone...I am 61...10 weeks post op with 2nd tkr...and I flex at 117...its stiff and it swells everyday...I don't squat or kneel....
And yet I am so happy to be pain free...and I drive and I walk....what more can you ask for????
I am three mnths post op at the age of 68 and i am happy. My PT was happy with me at six weeks and i dont do any exercises and walk better than before. Pain free. Very happy with my dr.
I think this is in general advice. I am 2 months into my second TKR and have found compared to my first that this time is much easier. I'm at 110 flexion after 5 weeks, still some swelling and pain. Short walks with no aides. But you just got to keep going every day keep at it work through the pain ice and cryocuff help a lot. Anti inflamatories. Each person will have different response and progress. Do the best you can. Good luck to all of you.
Starting to feel a tad better, I am retired. I still am sleep deprived…my knee bends and extends well, stairs going down bother me a bit. I have physio twice a week. It has been way too cold to swim lately and the weather has not been kind to my poor knee.
I had my surgery three months ago. Overall I feel good. A little swelling, stiffness in the morning. I’m glad I had it done!
Ok
Not a Knee replacement - I had a Quad Tendon Rupture Feb-2022. I have had four surgeries - all of which have failed to at least some extent, and a major arthro cleanout due to a Staph infection. I am well over 70. The first two surgeries failed completely. The last one with a Graft and anchors has a small tear but appears to be holding. They held me from PT for two months to allow some healing on that last one. The staph infection required 13 4 liter bags of cleanout fluid to clear and 6 weeks of IV antibiotic infusions so I am WAY behind in my recovery. I have been told that I might not achieve 90 degree Flexion but I am close to 100 and might get to 110 this coming month. Funny that I never really had any pain (Always had a high pain tolerance) and never needed the Narcotic Pain relievers but take Ibuprofen as an anti- inflammatory. My swelling is now finally starting to diminish after more than a year and I can drive a car but not my tractor. I am finally able to actually walk reasonably well although there is some discomfort from the swelling still. I still take steps one at a time though. They have deliberately been careful with my PT due to the tear since the DR says there is no possibility of another operation. Progress therefore has been slow but I have progressed more than they thought I would. I am back to regular workouts in addition to my PT but miss squating - can only us a Leg Press so far.
I had bilateral TKR 65 days ago . There isn't any pain . I go for walk every morning for about 1 km and do recumbent bike ride for 8 minutes in evening besides twice a day isometric exercises at my own . The swelling is 90% gone and stiffness too is much less . I am 70 years of age. I don't yet drive a car and can climb stairs or bend comfortably. But , to be not overdoing , I am gradually but progressively inching towards full recovery after 90 days . I hope so .
This doctor makes it sound easy im at 7weeks and do physio twice a day, i britain you get to go to physio once a fornight and pay a fortune for a personal trainer, off canes after 5 weeks and manage stairs okay, but still get days when i feel im going backwards stiffness and still sore at times frustrated and depressed at times
well said. At 7 weeks am walking everywhere and doing 2 lots of 10 minutes on excercise bike plus other excercises. 125 degree flex.. No pain in knee, sleeping pain free.
I'm 6 weeks Post Op. At 3 weeks I had 70 degrees flexion from subacute rehabilitation. Checked out and went to my Physical Therapist. He freaked out and said I should be much further along saying I was heading towards a manipulation (MUA). He scared me so I intensified my exercises. Was in the gym daily, home exercises, and PT thrice weekly. Now after six week my Flexion today was 130 degrees and zero degree straight. So now I'm working on knee and quad strengthening. Yes it was excruciating painful but I committed to the goals. Now mostly achieved. It can be done but ya just gotta work harder and fight through the pain.
Hows your pain now???
Well, well well you are the success story that I would like to be. Not sure how you work through the pain anymore than I have. I’ve been in physical therapy since the day after surgery three weeks in my house and four weeks at the PT center so here I am at seven weeks and only at 80° was 55° the day after surgery I have the MUA scheduled for the end of the month and yes, it is scary but I see no other way. I’ve been working so hard every day if I push any harder, it feels like something is going to snap. Maybe I have a low pain tolerance but the painkillers don’t work for me and I can only do so much. Hopefully I will have good news to report soon.
Greetings from Germany...exactly 3 months post op TKR...54 y/o male ,still in much pain...serious discomfort after 5 hours of physical work in industrial kitchen..moderate pain and weaknesses at this point...normal ??? ...DID YOU SAY, " INCREASE EXERCISES "??!! WHOA!!
Had tkr 12 weeks ago. My insurance only covered 6 weeks of pt. Can’t afford to go to the gym or get a personal trainer & can’t afford to join a swimming pool. Had to go back to my full time job after 6 weeks & this is now 12 weeks & my knee is stiff & can’t straighten leg & still is uncomfortable at night when trying to sleep
A real life experience!, it’s hard, hope your doing better it’s such a major surgery, best wishes from Scotland! I’m just 3 weeks post surgery only 6 individual pt sessions offered over here, so on your own fast, but trying to push through 😳
It is very important to do the exercises twice a day. I also use cryo cuff to keep swelling at a minimum.
Ask about seven yrs ? More pain then before the surgery, I used to have issues in the spring & fall as the weather would change. The knee would be stiff and gravelly feeling. Now I have that pain yr-round thx to the surgeons @ Bronson in Kalamazoo, Mi.
Very encouraging. Thank you so much. December 13, 2018 is my surgery day. Can’t wait to get this over with and working hard to get back to a relatively normal routine, especially with walking outside. 🌸
Hows yr post knee replacement recovery after 10 months?
How did your surgery go and how is your knee? I'm having it done April 27th and I'm terrified.
I just finished month 2. I'm moving around, doing exercises daily, PT 3X a week. I am experiencing a LOT of swelling in the joint only, so it has NOT been an easy go of it. I am 60 years old, 145 lbs, in good physical shape. I think this doctor is doing patients a disservice with this advice. I am not happy with the amount of swelling I can't seem to get rid of (because every time I exercise it comes back with a vengeance). I have to get back to work next week on a reduced schedule...there isn't enough time to exercise, ice and elevate! I have two friends who had far worse trouble than I am now, and I'm sure others out there comparing their situation to what he says we should be doing may be disappointed. Don't be. And by the way, my PT told me 120-125 would be perfectly acceptable for flexion.
I agree with you. I'm nine weeks out from my total knee replacement and I am at 120 degree knee flexion. I have been told this is perfectly acceptable. I also have swelling after exercising and have been told by my every member of my physical therapy team that if it swells, cut back on the exercise. I have done that (only exercising my knees every other day) and it has helped quite a bit. I rest, elevate, compress and ice the knee in the morning before work and again after work for about twenty-five minutes. My team also told me that the swelling is normal due to the trauma of the surgery to the soft tissue and it may take up to a year to stop. Additionally, the swelling makes it difficult to attain the higher degrees of flexion, so my ROM may increase as the swelling decreases. Good luck!
Very encouraging post. RTKR four months post OP swells and tightness after exercising.
I am at 8 weeks and don’t have swelling but I have intense stiffness even after sitting for only 20 minutes which makes me dread standing up, and I still have pain and that tight feeling around my knee so walking is very sore. I also have very bad pain on my thigh and hamstring ever since the surgery. But my doctor fobbed me off because I have full range of motion with excellent flexion (127) and very good extension. But I don’t consider it a success if I am in more pain than I was pre-surgery.
He fought with his wife before vloging on here , so putting off .
I have a strong urge to slap this guy, hard.
I have six weeks now , and I’m getting better everyday.
Thank you Dr. Bryan for this series.
This is not 100% correct. I’ve had two knee replacements. (Last one 3 months ago) I agree that this works for most people, but my body has not adjusted to the foreign object that is in my body. It’s still sensitive to the touch and I’m dealing with a lot of pain. I would recommend that you talk to your physician and not over do it. I’m 42 years old and there is a huge difference when you have a knee replacement at 40 vice 60. Also, I weigh 270lbs so my knee is taking a huge load everyday(former football player) I’ve started going to the gym doing low weight high reps, but I stopped due to pain, will wait till next month to try again. Remember, everyone is different and if you have multiple ailments like back and ankle problems, going in blindly will do more harm than good
Qmegadawg, thanks for your assessment. Im 70 yrs old, weigh 220 lbs and am 8 weeks post op. Stopped PT 3 weeks ago as the exercising awakened my sciatica pain. I too will wait and try again to finish PT in a few weeks when Im not in constant pain. Appreciate your comments, hope your healing will go well.
Thanks just had knee replacement 28 days ago on left knee and I'm still at a 70 degrees. And still very painful to touch. Now I notice my right knee beginning to hurt. I just want to get back to the normal things
I am so miserable it's a my third month and can not bend past 90.No sleep Pain every day all day and nights are worse..
Mark Chick I am 3 months post op and very discouraged so I can relate. I reached my goals for rom but still feel like I have a steel band around my knee. Can’t sleep either. Sorry I had it done at this point. Still having rough time with stairs. Some days I can do down but going up is impossible due to discomfort in the back of my knee.
Yes; I agree.
The recovery is definitely different for every individual.
I am on month 3 but pain is daily and flexor is only at 113 degrees.
I can’t wait to be able to say; it’s worth it.
Be bless everyone and go through the journey because it is a journey.
You’ve certainly depressed me! I’m 12 weeks post op & can’t walk to my mailbox across the street! I have to get in my car and drive to get my mail!
Good info...I have my TKR tomorrow and right now I can't remember a time when my knee was not at least part of my thought...
Amen to that
I am a enlightened patient of TKR ,both knees and life is living hell.In fact this is a failed treatment for arthritis and human skeleton gets cut and it can not be repaired by implants,stay away totally.Try PRP therapy ,or any thing but no joint replacement pl.
I had my tkr 2 months ago, was in alot of pain prior to surgery and had difficulty walking. Now, I am no longer in pain. Physical therapy does cause some discomfort but that fades after the sessions end. Glad I had the surgery.
The only thing I don't like is the strange sensation at lower portion of knee where some of the nerves and muscles are healing. But it's not pain just a different feeling from normal. But I believe this too will pass with time
Thank you for the 1,2,3, months knee update so helpful
wise words and good advice , thanks for that .10weeks after surgery
Thank you, I'm way way behind. I must get on it.
Thank you. I've just had my TKR opp on 14 Feb. Thanks for the information
No one can tell you what a total knee replacement is like, you have to experience it yourself. My problem is the inadequate pain management of early discharged patients. You should stay at least two days for pain management. Oxycodone by mouth doesn’t compare to IV narcotics. This is the third most painful surgery out there, don’t sugar coat it. It’s a long painful recovery, but it beats sitting on the couch the rest of your life.
Sir good morning thanks for your advice ,is there any special exercise to do at and after the three months period if there is can you please show it ,thank you .
When can I use elliptical machine?
When you are 198cm tall it always will be difficult to get in a car
How about night time? Should it be pain free??
Thank you for the information. I am at 3 months. My doctor has released me from physical therapy, only home pt, and I will see him again at the 6 month mark. I am 67, in great health & doing my exercises every day religiously. I do still have some swelling. I seem to be stuck at 110 degrees. That’s unacceptable to me. Is there a point where I will just be unable to get any more flexion than that? Or is there hope for more bend…it’s very frustrating to me. I am retired, but back to doing all of my normal every day activities, just stuck at 110
Flexion --
Stand up from a seated position: 90º
Sit comfortably at a dining room chair/desk: 95º
Walk up stairs 105º
Get in and out of a car 110º
Ride a bike with seat in proper position: 115º
Bend down, kneel to garden: 117º
Dig out a tough low shot in tennis 120º
Your living the dream? Most people in their 70’s never exercise, do you really think that after a knee replacement they will suddenly start an exercise regime?
I'm having TKR on Tuesday July 21 and I'm am so scared ,mainly because I'm diabetic ,it's being controlled ,but it still scares the hell out of me .
Hope all is going well for you! Wishing you speedy recovery and we will be happy to hear from you!🍀
Four months since T KR 130 s flexibility. Everything going great except when does that rubber band around my knee goes away. Does it ever go away completely? I am 80 years old and this tightness bugs me. 🤗🤗
Total knee replacement nightmare wish I never did it. I have worked it diligently since therapy can’t gain range of motion can’t go back to my trade! My therapist said it wasn’t me but my dr has a history of bad replacements! Research your dr! There are a lot of hacks out there apparently I got one and have no recourse! 😡
I respect the comments of the actual patients! Doctors are good for clinical advice, but unless he or she has had the surgery,they don't really know!!!!!😮
I have get my don't in October 17 2022 I am silly in pain when my
I’m not able to bend past 100* is there something that can be done? I’m a paramedic i need to be able to go up and down stairs and do cpr.
What are the exercises I should be doing now at 10 weeks. And no longer in pt so how do I know my range of motion. I was 124 when discharged from pt.
I am a enlightened patient of B/L TKR on 25 May 2015 at Max Hospital Mohali and life is living hell.This is a failed treatment for OA and means losing your legs and I have lost mine .this surgery is made popular by certain MNCs,Doctors,corporate hospitals and is against humanity as skeleton is cut which can never be repaired.Avoid doctors and this surgery.
I had a partial knee replacement surgery almost 4 years ago but it has been pain ever since. Should I have a full knee replacement surgery? Will it help reduce the pain? Thank you for your response 🙏
Seeing that it has been a year, have you approached your surgeon with your question about total knee replacement? Is it possible that something didn't take in the procedure?
If you haven't already done so, you should contact your orthopedic surgeon and see what he/she says.
good information
Thanks 🙏
I had my knee replacement 9 month i can walk normal can stand staight the problem i cant bend my knee it like a bit stift if i try bend my knees
Pure Hell!
I climbed a 9500 foot Sierra peak in 7 miles after 3 months. Probably stupid but I made it and was getting cabin fever.
I went back to work at week 4 a hairstylist I’m at 115 degree bend and -7 in leg straight, I’m just having a lot of pain shooting in my leg
Im 3mos tkr and only at 103 to a painful 105. Just bought a stationary bike and hoping it helps my flexion. I had a left total knee. Therapy for me is done according to ins co. I had 30 - 1 hr sessions and did those exercises at home as well. Having a lot of burning a pain on the left side of knee along with numbness and sometimes on the right, but no numbness on right. Biggest problem was swelling for 1st 6 wks. Glad that's not a problem. Just trudging along and praying things get better.
Great video! 💪🌟
Yea and what are you doing counting the money made off my pain?
130 degrees of bend 🤣🤣🤣
Al rocker knee replacement
Read your script again and again. You'll get better with practice William.
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Thank you doctor, I needed this!!
*Dr Brian, tell me what’s life like during a “Spacer” i.e. two stage revision after the removal of the infected implant and insertion of the new second implant. Bangkok-Johnny TKR patient from THAILAND*