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Comment on At home exercises to do after knee surgery? by Micah

Micah — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:24:59 +0000

If you are immobilized I doubt the Dr would want you to do
much in the way of exercises yet. You should call him or her
and ask just how much you can do. If you are lying in bed just
stretching your leg is a good exercise and you can feel the pull. I wish you a speedy recovery.
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Comment on Can anyone give me a pretty good run down on post-op knee replacement? by Larry L

Larry L — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:14:59 +0000

I live in Canada I am 64 years old -I had a total knee replacement on my right knee six years ago- I was in the hospital for 5 Days -but it was the best thing I ever had done-
they get you up the very next day to do exercise- When I returned Home there was no more pain and I could do a lot more around the house than before I had the surgery -I read a book on knee replacement it gave a general Idea of what happens but the surgeon I had did some things a different way -It was great to be able to walk out of the hospital with no cane or crutches and no more pain - - -I am waiting now to have my left knee done can hardly wait for them to call me- I hope they can get me in soon -I do not know were you live but I live in the Province of Ontario and every one is covered under OHIP Hospital insurance -so every thing was paid for
so there was nothing I had to pay
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Comment on At home exercises to do after knee surgery? by Stephanie F

Stephanie F — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:46:59 +0000

Hello, I am a therapist. It sounds like he doesn't want you to move it for 3 weeks. Hence the knee immobilizer and bed rest. In 3 weeks he should refer you to a physical therapist to start exercises. In the meantime, I would not do anything unless your doctor has stated otherwise. You do not want to harm your knee. He said that for a reason. He must have had to go deep and it needs to heal from the inside out. Be safe, not sorry. I pray for your quick recovery.
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Comment on Can anyone give me a pretty good run down on post-op knee replacement? by xkiss_thisx

xkiss_thisx — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:25:59 +0000

I have been an orthopedic nurse for 25 years and yes it use to be a very painful and difficult surgery. I wont say its easy but the usual hospital stay is 3 days for a total knee replacement. I cant say for all surgeons but the ones I work with have their patients up the day of surgery if its done early but defiantly the next day if not. Pain control the first day is usually Demerol IV and after that Lortab seems to work very well for bone pain. I have seen many knee replacements and many returns to get the 2nd one done with nothing but rave reviews on how it has improved their lives. Some people go to rehab. for a week or two after the hospital but most just do outpatient physical therapy..Yes it is hard and it all depends on you and your motivation but from what Ive heard it is very much worth it.
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Comment on Is this a NANDA Nursing Dx??"Chronic pain r/t osteoarthritis of knee as evidence by swelling of the joint. by nurse_in_trng

nurse_in_trng — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:18:59 +0000

I believe it is.
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Comment on Knee support for arthritis knees? by gillianprowe

gillianprowe — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:16:59 +0000

None. When the time is right they will replace his knees. Best of Luck
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Comment on KNEE PAIN… help.? by Keko

Keko — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:10:59 +0000

Physical therapy FORCES muscles
Massage therapy loosens them
See a chiropractor as well

Much pain is from muscles below is an example of what may help (based on headaches).
Begin with a couple swigs of molasses or a couple of bananas daily - magnesium (which regulates many things in the body) and potassium (a needed building block for muscles).
Drink at least 1/2 gallons of water per day. Running a body low on water is like running a car low on oil is the analogy the head of neurology at UCDavis told my husband about 10 years ago.

Now to the cause - muscles - your back, neck shoulders and head have tender spots. They are knots in the fibers of the muscles called trigger points. It makes the muscles tight which makes them press on nerves and other things causing the pain.

The cure - start with a professional massage, you will also want to go back over any place you can get to 6-12 times per session up to 6 times per day rubbing (or lightly scratching on your head) every where that is tender until the knots go away. The place where the skull connects to the spine press up under the edge of the skull (to get to those muscles).

For more information read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies. It teaches what to do and where the pain comes from.
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Comment on Knee support for arthritis knees? by dbdb1275

dbdb1275 — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:09:59 +0000

I personally haven't but my partner has. I got him a magnetic knee support and he said it has helped a lot, not got rid of the pain completely but eased it. He has also started on fish oil and glucosamine tablets as they are very beneficial with arthritic pain and are not a drug. Before that i just got a sports wrap from the chemist which didn't really help as its more for joint pain due to muscle injury but the magnetic ones are great for arthritic pain, good luck and i hope you find them, i got mine from the chemist.
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Comment on 48 hours after a local anesthesia for a knee surgery the feeling hasn't returned in the leg. Very worried! by Pangolin

Pangolin — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:03:59 +0000

That's a femoral nerve block that he had, and it was done for post-op pain relief. I don't know what drug was injected, so I can't tell you if there's a problem or not.

Contact the anesthesia department and ask them to see him. They can give you a better idea of whether or not there is cause for concern.
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I'm an anesthesiologist.

Comment on At home exercises to do after knee surgery? by soberlunatic

soberlunatic — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:00:59 +0000

Your dr should have discharged you with this information. If you are immobilized, it may not be smart to do exercises until told.
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