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Had both knees done 2 1/2 months apart. Fall of 2023. As you said as soon as I could ditch the walker, start using a cane, and be off the pain meds I started driving. I believe it was in the 3-4 week range.

This was so very helpful to me deciding do I actually need TKR. When you said things like not being able to go on long walks with my friends or not being able to go to two big box stores on the same day because if I do I end up paying for it with pain for the rest of the day. Not being able to plan a week ahead as I don’t know how I’m going to feel. I don’t always have pain when resting but occasionally lay in bed with my entire leg aching before I finally fall asleep. I take 1500mg gabapentin plus 4 to 6 Tylenol with codeine daily or I can’t cope. Can’t walk for more than 10 mins without my cane. I’m scheduled for TKR 10 weeks from now and devouring everything I can about it on TH-cam. This is one video I really needed to see to convince me the time is now. Thanks very much.

This is my brain going thru the step by step process of performing a total knee replacement. I not only explain the what but the why.

Balancing is one of the most important arts of performing total knee replacement surgery. Learning how to do it right is an important part of getting a great result.

As a resident or fellow you commonly meet patients who are already scheduled for surgery. Choosing who to operate on and when is an important part of being an attending.

Thanks for visiting my podcast. I have shared all of knowledge, tips, and experience regarding total knee replacement. I hope you find it helpful.

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This is good.its perfect for a short check in with yourself and still covers it all. Thank you. Calm voice too

Have you had a gout attack? What helped?

Did you have a partial? Are you happy with the result?

Did you experience post-operative depression? How long did it take for you to feel better?

How long has it been since your total knee replacement surgery?

Did you need a lysis of adhesions? Did it help?

Any other common things that you saw after your surgery as words of advice to other total knee warriors.

How much motion did you have before surgery? How much motion did you get after surgery?

Did you get an ice machine? Did it help? Which machine did you use?

At three months, what advice would you give to other total knee warriors?

Did you over do it? What did you learn?

What approach did you have? How was your recovery?

Did you feel long after surgery? Did it feel normal after some time?

Have you suffered a dislocation? How was it treated?

Did you have constipation after surgery? What helped?

Omg!I nightmare dealing with constipation really difficult almost traumatic experience-if someone is desperate to poo 💩 Fleet saline enema!

Adam, thank you so much for the videos and your podcast. I've found them enormously helpful. I'm of the opinion that better patient education / understanding is a key part of a better outcome and your answers to those 'common questions' have been really helpful.

My recovery was hard and painful at first but it's been well worth it 2 years since I had first one , having the other one in few months time

🩺 Doctor, please tell me one thing - if I have anterior pelvic tilt for a long time and then correct it through exercise, will my height come back, and does anterior pelvic tilt affect height or not? I am confused about this 🤔

Will dvt after tkr cause leg muscle cramps?

Why does surgeon decide to fix patellar button rather than resurfacing patella in tkr surgery?

my school navigator suggested this to me

What do you think of Partial KR? My ortho says im a good candidate for that..

When your doctor clears you to drive

Good information. I’m pre TKR surgery and am having difficulty getting in and out of our low sedan. I have to lift my legs out one at a time using my arms, probably due to weak quads and painful knees. No problems when I’m actually driving but hoping the surgery will restore ROM and PT will strengthen my quads.

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Good topic. In my case the surgeon told me the physical therapist would be the one to clear me to drive. Of course, the physical therapist told me that the surgeon would be the one to make that decision. So I compromised and made the decision myself. Fortunately I live in a rural area with little traffic. My first drive was to my 4 week physical therapy appointment. I managed fine. Part of that decision was that it was quite difficult to get into and out of my wife's car which is much lower than mine. So I drove my car and had no issues getting in or out largely because it sits much higher than my wife's car and the doors are bigger. I had a right knee replacement and was completely off narcotics at that point. Another factor is that even after the right knee replacement, I still had a left leg that could be used for braking if I needed it.

How long did it take you to get back to driving? And which knee did you have replaced?

OP GOOD FOR SOME PAINFULL FOR OTHERS? WHAT TO DI ?!

Thank yoy for ghat I just had atotal knee replacement and was wondering..... will talk to my surgeon when I see him next

Thank you for a very clear explanation.

really good

I am doing the exercises-not sure I am getting any better-I am one month and start using a cane so hopefully 🙏 I improve but my knee is totally stuck-Stay well!I see people at therapy place and they are doing great not sure why I am so behind the others at some point doesn’t make sense I practice my exercises every day .

Unfortunately, cries for help often go unnoticed in the hustle and bustle of life. Even the people who care about you most can write it off as a small thing. You have to be adamant in your self advocacy, which is very difficult when you are considering suicide.