No, I have not yet had the TKR. I have been told your joint/bone structure has to be healed first depending on the type of break/injury. If you have plates/pins, these must be removed and healed as...

OK, so been quite some time since I've been on here. Thought I was over this, until it was time for my knee replacement. It's been 3yrs since my injury/surgery. However, experiencing some severe...

Well it has been a while since I have been on here, I suppose that is a good thing. Here is a recap of what and when:

Date of Injury 5/23/12
Date of Surgery 5/30/12
Nondisplaced Fx Of The...

I was only in the hospital 24hrs after my surgery, multiple fractures w/compression, 1 plate and 6 screws. So that doesn't sound unusual to me. However, seems very early for any weight bearing. I...

I too was 14wks NWB in a straight leg brace, not allowed to do any real PT. It is a long process.

I have almost ever sensation you describe. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one in this boat. My surgeon said he wouldn't consider disturbing the inner knee/soft tissue until I made it a year. ...

I spoke with my surgeon about this before my surgery doing a knee replacement. He told me that the joint would have to heal so that he had something to attach the artificial parts to. Now that you...

I have a question for those of you who are 6 months or more post surgery. I am having pain near the incision area when I walk that feels like a shin splint or worse. Has been going on for 2 days...

I'm 7 months post surgery and still have loss of sensation in my heel.

Schmoopie...I agree a pillow works wonders between the legs if you are a side sleeper, like I am.

Good Luck.

Thanks.....Happy Holidays to you and everyone else!

I'm glad to hear of your success! I am curious though of your symptoms, here is my story:

You can read my signature for details of my injury. Since surgery I was in PT for 3mo, doctor told me to...

Sorry to say, Welcome!

I have the same problem with stairs up & down and lots of pain in the joint and under the knee cap. Feel your pain!!!

I would question your OS if he allows you any percent of weight bearing at this early stage. If you read past posts from people on here with depressed type injuries most of them are 8 - 12wks of NWB.

Hi everyone, I haven't posted in a few weeks, but have been lurking.

I have been FWB since Sept. 4th., still doing therapy 3x week. I am walking pretty good, no complaints there. I am still...

I think professional PT is on a case by case basis, but most all should have it IMO. You seem to be very motivated, athletic, driven and have resources to rebuild your strength, stamina & muscles,...

I am 47, started FWB 8/21 as tolerated, also PT since the beginning of Sept. 3x a wk and riding a stationary bike at home. I still can't descend stairs, kneel, or squat. I am gaining strength and...

Welcome to the board. Sounds like you have had a time of it. Hopefully the rest of your recovery will go well and there will be no set backs.

You will learn lots on here from others and gets...

OK, so I had my 6wk check-up since released to FWB, you can see by my signature info that it was a complex TPF injury.

X-rays look good, ROM & Ext are good. Continued PT and released to having...

Has anyone on here had a stress fracture in their foot while starting rehab/walking again after a TPF repair?

Hi Casper...thanks, yes, part of my symptoms must have been some type of bug. I am still having some heat coming from the joint area along with pain and swelling as well as the pain in the shin...

You state "MD". Is he/she really just an MD that is treating you? If so, I would see a very good orthopedic surgeon for a second opinion in your area. Sounds fishy that you are no weight bearing...

Casper...how did you feel physically? I have been having headaches, chills, nausea, tired and joint/shin pain with heat. Thanks for the info...not liking what I researched about this. I'll let you...

I have a question for those of you who are about at the same stage of recovery as I am, or further along:

Date of Injury 5/23/12
Date of Surgery 5/30/12

I have completed 3 wks of PT and full...

Hi everyone, glad to see that some of you are making good progress and in good spirits!

I am now completing my 3rd week of PT. I am still walking with a limp, I have lots of pain still in the...

I just recently went through what you are asking about. Even when you go full weight bearing w/o a crutch, you still have the pain in your foot & ankle. Mine is slowly getting better but is still a...

I have had 3 PT sessions now and doing pretty well. I have almost full ROM and Ext. I still have a lot of swelling and pain mid-line medial side.

PT is not all that painful, there are 2...

scjohnson07...I have read on here a ways back there have been people who have ret'd to the surgeon to be knocked out to have the fibrous tissues torn free. Years ago my husband had this done when he...

It can be the cause of blood flow, swelling and bruising. Depending on the type of bruising you had, it can take many months for your skin color to return to normal. Example: my bruising was...

Hi there...I too had tingling, numbness and discoloration. At 12 weeks, all have subsided except for the numbness in my heal, they say it too will subside but that it takes time.

I have my...

Hi everyone,

I am 12 wks post-surgery and 1 week 50% PWB. I saw my OS today, he is pleased with my progress, x-rays look good so he said FWB as I can and released me to PT to return in 6wks. I...

Eddie....thanks for the note, it helped a lot, since today I feel the same as I did yesterday. I guess I will just have to slow down and ice more. You are right, the muscles, tendons, etc. are not...

Well I must say that logging on today was awesome! All of the positive notes on everyone and their progress. Keep up the great work and blessings to all for a complete recovery.

I am in week 11...

Word of warning: Do NOT use Ibuprofen (or any NSAID's) if your fracture has not healed completely. NSAID's retard bone growth, fusion and spinal healing. You should consult with your doctor before...

I don't have any tips for you, sorry. I am almost 10wks into using my walker, not sure it is any less painful than the use of crutches. I too have the same issues as you and I also have had a numb...

Interesting, I had to look this up since I'm about 3 wks out from starting PT. I am attaching the link for others to read. It helped me to understand why they do it and why it hurts.
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Hi Itsdeenah...

I am very surprised that I can actually go all the way around and not have to have my left leg do all the work. I was able to do this the first time I hopped on. I don't have any...

Welcome and sorry to hear of your injury. It must be difficult not being with your little ones. Mine are all grown up! My little ones are four legged critters, LOL!

Don't rush things, ask...

Hi everyone, I hope this update finds you healing and in good spirits!

I went to my OS today at almost week 9 post-op. He said everything appears to be on schedule. He said I could using my...

Soonerstacy...Congrats on getting on your horse. I am still just kissing, petting and giving treats. I hope to be light riding in the arena mid to late fall.

Keep up the good work!

Welcome to the board.

France,

I'm sorry to hear you are having problems. What has your OS said about your foot? Are you sure it isn't just from not being used like the others on here have talked about? I am also...

Gav29....I too have a hinged brace. It is a Don Joy ELS Post-Op Immobilizer. Because of the swelling that I have behind my knee it is easier for me to flex it with the brace off. I have been...

Update....at 7wks, well a little more than a week to go before I go to see the OS and I am flexing at 90 degrees. With my brace off, I can go a little past this point, but don't want to over do it...

HeatherB....You are lucky, it took me 6 wks until they would allow me to start flexing. Anyways to answer your question, for me it wasn't too bad. I would think at 2wks though you might still be...

I have a similar injury as yours, with a few differences. Also fractured knee cap and 2 fractures down the shaft. Injured on 5/23 & had surgery on 5/30. Wasn't told I could start any ROM until...

Scjo-hnson07:

I do understand where you are coming from, I won't be riding until next year either. I have a 7yr old Morgan that I was working with. I bought him last year and was thrown from...

Scjohnson07:

At least you got some answers to your questions. It doesn't take long for muscles to atrophy, mine is terrible too. I have started some floor exercises like leg lifts and what not...

Scjohnson07:

How did your follow-up appointment go?

Hi France,

I am doing pretty good, in my opinion, and my OS is very pleased with my progress. I am still NWB, but am able to extend completely with a little pain and am at 90 deg flexion, at 7wks...