Just 5 Weeks Post Op From Total Knee Surgery Posted: 11-07-05 11:33am
I had a total knee replacement just 5
weeks ago and I have flexion of 110 on the
torture chamber and I am still on pain
pills but am walking with the help of a
cane sometimes with no help and cannot
keep my knee straight in bed is this
normal I also cannot catch my balance at
times so I hang onto walls if you can
relate to this please let me know anything
would be encouranging
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Posted: 09-23-08 02:51am
Total knee replacement are traumatic for
the body, and can take quite a long time
to heal properly. You'll notice a gradual
improvement and a gradual increase in your
endurance 6 to 12 months after the
surgery.
