Knee replacement recovery

Callistemon21

Norah

Aveline

'Bursitis is usually associated with over-stressing or repetitive use of the areas around your joints.'
So be careful!

Indeed.

I'm quite careful.

My bursitis isn't thought to be caused by the tkr, just happens that life long I've had bursitis flares on the same side as the last tkr (few months ago). I trust that I'm being well cared for, my goal is skiing well, I still can.

I thought ski-ing was not recommended after a TKR?

Unless you mean 'spending the kids' inheritance' type of ski-ing?

You asked.

Talking to my husband, he allowed a person who has never skied or does not ski well should not begin after tkr. Apart from that, gentle skiing is quite acceptable, same risk as prior. Precisely as I remembered.

Our reason for a tkr(s) is to resume life!

I did wonder if leg length might alter, in fact back to normal afterwards. Will have to wait and see although I do have heel wedges I can use if necessary.

My DH had a knee replacement May last year. He went into a convalescent home, originally for 2 weeks but he couldn't stand it so came home. He had therapy immediately and once he came home he went to the local health centre for physio twice a week at first. He could have had physio (free) for up to a year but stopped after 9 or 10 months because he felt he no longer needed it.

Before the op he could hardly walk and used to walking sticks. This year he's back to gardening, everything except kneeling. I can't kneel either so we are are using more gravel in order to suppress weeds.

He announced today that both legs are the same length. In the past I had to shorten one leg on a pair of trousers so i guess the surgeon did something apart from the implant.

Very sensible to have this operation as soon as possible Deedaa, as you did.

I am sure the recovery time would be shorter the younger you are.

Honestly a few painful days is worth it.
Well, days may be an exaggeration!

As regards choosing not to have knee replacements - my GP was reluctant to refer me because he thought I was too young at 60. However I saw the surgeon who looked at my X rays and agreed that my knees were deteriorating badly and 18 years later I have never regretted it. My mother refused to have hers done because "They never work" so she spent her final years hobbling around, unable to walk very far because of the pain, and being pretty miserable really. She became very unsteady and had a fall at home which led to a fatal embolism. Honestly a few painful days is worth it.

Callistemon21

Aveline

Norah I completely disagree. However, if you think it helps in some way then go ahead. Maybe the physio exercises caused the bursitis? Something to consider.
Callistemon- leave your poor knee to heal.

Thanks Aveline

Having had plantar fasciitis a couple of years ago I think I'll give heel striking alone. It would be impossible right now, anyway. 😫

I must be using the term 'heel strike' wrong.

I'll ask at Physio on Monday.

Likely I mixed words for my tkr and my pf.

Callistemon21

Norah

Aveline

'Bursitis is usually associated with over-stressing or repetitive use of the areas around your joints.'
So be careful!

Indeed.

I'm quite careful.

My bursitis isn't thought to be caused by the tkr, just happens that life long I've had bursitis flares on the same side as the last tkr (few months ago). I trust that I'm being well cared for, my goal is skiing well, I still can.

I thought ski-ing was not recommended after a TKR?

Unless you mean 'spending the kids' inheritance' type of ski-ing?

I don't fall, having skied for over 65 years. Yes, I ski well.

It's a small calculated risk that I'm willing to take. My husband has had both knees replaced as well. He skis even better, is taking the same risk.

We're big believers in proper physio - leg/core training.

Norah

Aveline

'Bursitis is usually associated with over-stressing or repetitive use of the areas around your joints.'
So be careful!

Indeed.

I'm quite careful.

My bursitis isn't thought to be caused by the tkr, just happens that life long I've had bursitis flares on the same side as the last tkr (few months ago). I trust that I'm being well cared for, my goal is skiing well, I still can.

I thought ski-ing was not recommended after a TKR?

Unless you mean 'spending the kids' inheritance' type of ski-ing?

Leave not give

Aveline

Norah I completely disagree. However, if you think it helps in some way then go ahead. Maybe the physio exercises caused the bursitis? Something to consider.
Callistemon- leave your poor knee to heal.

Thanks Aveline

Having had plantar fasciitis a couple of years ago I think I'll give heel striking alone. It would be impossible right now, anyway. 😫

I've just remembered that after my knee ops I used to cut off the bottom of my stretchy trousers so as to let the fresh air get to my scar. Boy did I have to hide quickly if someone came to the door!

Check the Bonesmart website

Aveline

Norah I completely disagree. However, if you think it helps in some way then go ahead. Maybe the physio exercises caused the bursitis? Something to consider.
Callistemon- leave your poor knee to heal.

It's likely I completely disagree with you as well.

I'm believe in as much walking as possible, icing, elevation, rest, good physio, steps, heel strikes, and all that I have said. We differ, as do people.

Aveline

'Bursitis is usually associated with over-stressing or repetitive use of the areas around your joints.'
So be careful!

Indeed.

I'm quite careful.

My bursitis isn't thought to be caused by the tkr, just happens that life long I've had bursitis flares on the same side as the last tkr (few months ago). I trust that I'm being well cared for, my goal is skiing well, I still can.

'Bursitis is usually associated with over-stressing or repetitive use of the areas around your joints.'
So be careful!

Norah I completely disagree. However, if you think it helps in some way then go ahead. Maybe the physio exercises caused the bursitis? Something to consider.
Callistemon- leave your poor knee to heal.

I'm currently bothered by bursitis. Same side as my most recent tkr. At physio I was reminded sternly to increase heel pressure when striding (or even walking) apparently heel pressure is key to better quicker recovery?

We use private physio, NHS physio is unavailable, regular physio is very important to proper healing (and heel striking, apparently).

In the 1970's those machines were used in some London teaching hospitals for most knee replacements. There were no problems then and the patients did not appear to have the amount of pain that some like myself encountered. I do not know how long they were used.

Those machines were completely discredited a while ago I'm afraid. Apart from anything else it's not very useful.to just repetitively bend the knee.
The NICE guidance on joint replacement covers all the various rehab activities including physio. It was my Bible!

I think the company he used was called 'Phoenix'

My husband hired a 'passive exercise machine' and used it for (what seemed like) hours.
He's made a full recovery and can even kneel without any discomfort. It was quite expensive but well worth it. Try Google for companies offering this service.

'Gosh Mizuna very acrobatic!' 😂😂

Gosh Mizuna very acrobatic! Very good for drainage of built up fluid though. Good luck with your second op. It's so much easier when you know what to expect.

I have my second knee replacement three weeks today. Can't wait. The thing I remember that brought the most relief with my first one (seven years ago) was lying the wrong way round on my bed with my operated leg raised against the wall, as high as I could get it. Elevated or what! It felt lovely, well relatively lovely that is. 😁

Thank you Aveline

The surgeon and the physiotherapist both recommended different things. Opinions seem to differ!

I have got a physio appointment next week but until then will, just try to walk around a bit.