Total knee revision seem to be slow in progress.

Bones, joints and muscles
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Hello everyone, I am 4 1/2 weeks out from total knee revision due to loose ligaments which made the knee unstable . I am concerned about my forward progress being so slow. I am only at 105 bend. The knee is much tighter now and I'm concerned that I may not get good bend in it. I'm pushing for 120-125. That's what I had with the unstable knee. (I know I'm pushing for what may never happen. But I just don't know).

The pain is so much better now. I'm only taking pain pills when I go to therapy or when I am on it for longer periods. I am working hard at doing my stretches at home and of course at therapy. I am just curious if anyone else has had a revision because of those ligaments where they put a device with longer stem's and a straight rod in the middle that takes the place of the ligaments. It only bends forward and backwards not side to side. This makes the knee more stable. I am thankful for this site which helps me realize I am not alone. Thank you for your help. Nancy

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I just had a revision 1 week ago , so unforturniitely not able to give you any advice.  I am still in so much pain still

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I have  not had a revision but I would say that you are pushing yourself too hard to get to 120 - 125.

I had TKR 4 and a half years ago and it took me 6 weeks to get to 90. I only just made it.

Don't be too hard on yourself.

Keep in touch

Sarah xxx

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you are in a marathon, not a sprint

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Four and a half weeks is WAY too soon to be worrying about getting your bend to 120-125!!! You really need to work on being straight!!! That is much more important than the bend. It will take a good 3 months or better to get to a 120 bend. This is a very long and tedious recovery. Everything in your knee was cut nerves, tendons, ligaments, and muscle. They all have to heal and they do so at different rates. Be kind to yourself...slow and steady is the only way. Good luck!