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I can go up but still can't go down. Sx was 3 mos ago

I am currently 5 weeks and can't bend my knee. I have a bend of 76 degree. Want to know if there is any way to get more bending at this point or do I need a Mua. I wanted to do your course but don't know if I am too far along to fix

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Good info

It took me 7 days to lift my leg . I thought it was never going to lift then suddenly it just lifted I couldn’t believe it. Every day something happens it may be a little thing but it a positive. 4 months on something positive still happens. You suddenly do something automatically. Keep doing the exercises. Eli ate and ice if necessary. I do .

I have total right knee replacement July 1st 😮 I'm watching videos because I want to heal fast and move 🙏

3/12/24 TKR great experience not much pain at all but now something was hurting which shocked me. I see ortho next week so I’ll mention it. I did have a total body itch 4 weeks after the surgery and it was intense and distressing. The opinion is that it was allergic reaction lasted a month. In between developed cellulitis on the operated leg 4 days in hospital at about 4 weeks also unknown what the cause was. Surgery recovery itself was very tolerable therapy at home 3 weeks helped a lot.

I am now 1-1/2 years PO and I wished I had found you BEFORE my surgery. I did presurgery exercises, my PT etc, had a great support system however I thought I had done my homework and educated myself but your blogs, videos have provided so much more valuable information. This is NOT a surgery to go into lightly. It took me the full year to recover and have the nerves finally wake up on the outside of my leg. Working on quad strength was my toughest challenge. I have no regrets with regards to the surgery....however should I need the other knee replaced I will DEFINITELY be enrolling in your courses. I have found you invaluable. When I was really down emotionally it was fellow TKR friends who I could talk to on the phone and who advised me I was "normal" and this too shall pass. I am also on the FB group and continue to post to remind folks we all heal differently. Thank you for all you do for all of us in need!

Thanks for these videos. Having TKR this coming Thursday, biked 18 miles this morning, usually bike 60-80 miles a week but I have been off due to covid since the first week of May. Finally feeling decent enough to ride but now i am out of time. I appreciate your support and suggestions and yes I have joined the F/B group.

Hi Samantha ! I am now 9 and a half mths post TKR ! I have spoken to you at different stages in my recovery and you advice has helped a lot ! At present there has been good progress but I still have tightness above and below the patella which is restricting at times and after a good walk I have some pain ! However it is bearable but causes a lot of frustration as my range of movement in general is good it bends to 130° + and no problem with straightening the knee ! Can you suggest anything to get rid of this tightness ! Thanks

Do you have an opinion on Normatec for your sore legs

Do you have a opinion on Normatech, for using on your surgical leg

9 mos po…great advice. Your advice has been very helpful.

Thany you Samantha for this useful advice, greetings from Guatemala. I just went TKR two weeks ago....doing well i think

Hi Samantha I watch you're videos every day really love them good excersises you have I have a question I'm 5mths po was going to physical therapy 3times a week my insurance denied more days of therapy I'm on my own doing exercises at home I want to know how many times a day I have to work out should I change my excersises doing different work out one every other day. From Chicago Illinois 😊

Is this course can be for people out of county? May I know the price please?

When you go sleep do you still need to sleep with your leg elevated?

Thank you for the great advice and recommendations! My doctor strongly encourages use of the Knee Buddy to help keep your "toes above your nose". Its a wedge that starts essentially at your butt. Any opinions?

I’m at 6 months and I’m just at 90-100 and I’m stuck. I was at 115 but regressed. Now I’m pushing my knee and it’s super painful and stiff. 😢

I am getting ready to help me replacement couch

Hi madam this is sharath suddenly my knees gets buckling and iam falling down but no knee pain

Thank u so so much

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what a gorgeous figure..

Thank you Doctor for the explanation, that really made me feel so relieved and confident. I'm just 3 months after my TKR and i noticed it was swollen at 3 months because i went to the Broadway for a walk for more than an hour. My knee was painless and i walk easily without my arthritic pain yippee.. but when i came home, i felt the stiffness and swell straight away.. i must have over do it. Even today was swollen on the upper knee and saw your video. Thank you for your advice Doc.

I wish you added dates and times as to when to notice if it’s affected. Like 1 day post op? 2,3 a week like when do you consider it infected after how many days. Day 1-2 it’s gonna be a little red painful and warm to the touch. I just need more info

Is it best to do these stretching after you've iced the knee?

You are showing us exercises with a full functioning leg. Not at all our problem when so swollen and painful cannot bend. Be real

I had my bilateral TKR done in a hurry in July 2023 & now wish I had been pre- warned about the risk of Infection coming from inside the body & that pre-antibiotics treatment before Surgery could have minimised the risk. The Orthopaedic Clinic didn't do thorough investigation into my history of Cellulitis & Eczema (despite being told) & 7 months post Surgery, ie, in Feb 2024, I had Partial Revision done in right knee from acute Streptococcus B infection, the same bacteria found in my Cellulitis. . There were complications from IV Antibiotics that required a hospital stay of 2 months & with Oral Antibiotics, I have just completed the standard protocol of 3 months for Acute infection. I was told it might recur & to have regular follow-up with the Ortho Surgeon. Some folks had to be on Antibiotics for 2 years Post Revision, even for life if the infection becomes chronic. I wish I had known all this before deciding to have the Bilateral TKR in the first place.

Good information, I am months out from first TKR. I will remember good goes up to heaven, bad down to hell.

I’m 5 weeks PO have 126 ROM but my extension is -12. My PT has been having me lie on tummy and putting 10 lb weight on ankle hanging off of table. It is excruciatingly painful along with some other exercises he has me do. I have 2 days of swelling and discomfort and become less mobile and my gait suffers. Then day 3 I get back to normal. But then it’s time for PT again. Question is this normal? Is the 10 Lb wight appropriate?

I had knee surgery 8 months back. It is warm around the area and sometimes burning sensation is there.

When will I know to have a full knee surgery.

I’ve seen a fair amount of people say that it does feel like their original knee. When you say 8/10, what’s responsible for the two points? Is it basically that kneeling and running could affect it, but other than that it’s like your real knee?

I would love to contact you after my surgery, it’s this Thursday the 30th of May

I have had revision knee replacement on left knee , but still feels weak and not sturdy and feel a lot of movement when I walk.

May I do these exercises after a patella surgery?

Thank you so much it been two months since surgery. I still have the tightness. Have ever you the first to expand way I have the symptoms I am having so thank you very much!!!

IMO..The success of TKR also depends on right exercise by Physiotherapist. Especially, in first 4 to 6 weeks after TKR. It is so important.

4 months after TKR, Knee still can't straighten well. How to remedy it?

I love your stuff, Dr. Samantha. 2nd knee 5 weeks post op, doing well. Thank you.

WOW, after reading all the comments on here about people not have a very good experience and or results of their TKR is very unfortunate. I had my right knee done 4 weeks ago and the pain is minimal now, maybe a 1 on the 1 to 10 scale ( still lots of swelling though) ....except when doing my knee bending exercise then it is closer to a 10 as I bend it as much as I can take the pain to get the maximum stretch. I am now at 125 degrees . Dr. Samantha, is it ok to force the bend like I am doing or is that not advisable? Thank you for your video, much appreciated by many :)

It depends on what kind of incision you had . th-cam.com/video/8IWh0aqYzVo/w-d-xo.html

Thanks I need this

Hi Dr D Sammath had A MAU last Thursday May 16 2024 and my Dr said he Bended my knee to 120 but now my knee won’t bend to much is it due to the swelling I’m still teaching and walk a lot will that help it some

Dr Sam Smith - Thanks for the video on ice machines vs Ice wrap. You did not mention ice machines that can provide compression. What are your thoughts on this topic?

In case both the knees have surgery how should I climb stairs?

Hi Dr. Smith, I have pain in my kneecap for the surgical leg and a lot of tightness and stiffness in in around and on top. Is there something I could do or use in regards to stretching to alleviate some of that? Thank you, Mel Kamuda .

Such great information. Thank you. ❤

While doing quads, I get complete constriction from quads down to the foot! One big painful cramp of mutable muscles. Note laying flat on back.