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    To all of those who have a choice for hardware...

    To all of those who have a choice for hardware removal I say do it. I am just over 2 years with my tpf level 6 and will never have the hardware removed. My only option is a knee replacement. Hardware...
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    The last time I posted I said I was signing off...

    The last time I posted I said I was signing off forever because I had just come from my 6 month doctor appointment and was feeling defeated. The resident that saw me at the time didn't have much to...
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    I had my 6 month check up today. Level VI, 3...

    I had my 6 month check up today. Level VI, 3 plates and 19 screws, everything holding up fine. The problem with having a OS in a large city trauma hospital is you never get to see the same Doctor...
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    Hey Ryan, congrats on the start of physical...

    Hey Ryan, congrats on the start of physical therapy. It will be tough at the start but it will get easier as you go along. I hope you have a good therapist, it makes all the difference. Good luck and...
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    Hey Ryan, I responded to your email, but I kept...

    Hey Ryan, I responded to your email, but I kept getting a "error" message when I sent it. I will try again soon.
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    Tim123, the swelling can last for awhile...

    Tim123, the swelling can last for awhile especially when you are bearing weight. Lots of ice and elevation.
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    I am approaching 6 months and so far things are...

    I am approaching 6 months and so far things are good, but I have been getting a lot of pain behind my knee. I told my PT and he says it's my hamstring, specifically where it cross behind the knee. He...
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    Amy, I was told in the hospital that I had to...

    Amy, I was told in the hospital that I had to keep my leg as extended as I could at all times. It was very painful and every time I wasn't doing it they would get on me and made sure I did it. When...
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    My accident was 8/28/11 and when I look back I...

    My accident was 8/28/11 and when I look back I didn't think my life would ever be the same. I am approaching my 5th month and I am starting to realize my life will not be the same. I look at things...
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    Framerboy, get use to your recliner and the...

    Framerboy, get use to your recliner and the remote, they will be your companions for awhile. Ask your Dr. If you can do some isometrics while you are in your recliner, that will start the muscle...
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    It has been just over 4 months and I just put the...

    It has been just over 4 months and I just put the cane away yesterday. I still have a slight limp but getting around ok. I started back to work after being off for those four months, I am part time...
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    Candice, you are at the stage where you should be...

    Candice, you are at the stage where you should be aggressive with your recovery. If you do not get the proper advice from your physical therapist you need to find a new one. I am almost four months...
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    I had my 3 month appt. yesterday. I finally met...

    I had my 3 month appt. yesterday. I finally met the surgeon who put me back together. He went over my X-rays and explained exactly what he did. I now know I have 3 plates and 19 screws which will...
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    Hi lawmom, All the excersise's and streches that...

    Hi lawmom, All the excersise's and streches that I do we're given to me by my Physical Therapist. Stretching and movement is the best thing you can do. You just need to remember it takes time, I am...
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    I too was told that I have a 60 percent chance of...

    I too was told that I have a 60 percent chance of having a knee replacement. I am 46 and never expected that I would have to deal with something like this. The worst injury I have ever had was a...
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    Hi Amy, I have also started weight bearing and...

    Hi Amy, I have also started weight bearing and have experienced the same foot pain as well as knee pain. I have heard many opinions about it and come to the conclusion that it is totally normal to...
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    Started weight bearing last week. I am at 50...

    Started weight bearing last week. I am at 50 percent and will be 75 next week and will be using one crutch. I am doing ok but have a lot of foot pain, it feels like my ankle is sprained. I was...
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    Had my 8 week appt. today. I have full extension...

    Had my 8 week appt. today. I have full extension but only at 80 degrees bending. The Dr. said I have four more weeks to get past 90, he wants me at 110 or I will be put under and they will get me to...
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    8 week appt. tomorrow

    I received my tibial plateau fracture with knee dislocation on Aug. 28. 2011. Arrived at the local e.r. And 30 minutes later was air lifted to Trauma hospital. I am a VI on the Schatzker scale. I...
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