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I had both knees done at the same time and highly recommend it. Only have to go through the pain and rehab once....
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Knee pain and swelling
My husband has been having some swelling and pain in his knee. We have tried advil/ibuprofen/wraps/hot/cold...
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Reply: Tight knott in back of knee
Hi. I had my hip replaced just over three weeks ago. My hamstring and behind my knee of the leg of the...
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Reply: Post op Depression
Thanks for your response. I did see my PA this week and started on meds but it takes 2-3 weeks to see results. I...
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Reply: Knee Implant Rejection?
Hi I hope you are feeling better i have no choice,my knee has to be replace with another. I am breaking...
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fitness to work after bilateral hip replacement
hi i have a friend who works in oil rigsand has had a bilateral hip replacement his job prior to surgery...
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I am going for my consultation tomorrow for double knee replacement. One of my doctors patients told me he is...
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Reply: bone spur on left hip bone
Prior to the surgery I had done every kind of therapy, exercise, test, anything the doctor suggested and because...
I'm still bitter that I'm in the position I got myself into. I wish you well, my friend.
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Reply: Metal on Metal Hip Replacment Revision Surgery?
SusanQ I hear you. I am in the same situation. It does not help that in searching the web I found that...
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Total Knee Replacement issue
I had my right knee replaced on July 7, 2011 in Mar of 2012 the knee "jumped the post" it came apart. I had to...
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Reply: What's up with my new knee?
Hello, This is not normal. Your replacement should not crack or even lock on you. Yes, with...
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Reply: one year after knee replacement
Hello Ryan, Realistically 7 months later if she is still having significant swelling, there is...
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Reply: Full Knee Replacment
Hello Lucy, This doesn't sound good. If your ROM is still 90, there are intrinsic mechanical...
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Shin pain after hip replacement
Hello! I had my right hip replaced in Dec. 2011. I recovered quickly. However for the past few weeks my right...
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Reply: knees swelling and hot
I had both knees replaced on Nov 15, 2011. Both knees are hot to the touch and there is some swelling and some...
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A Visual Guide to Knee Replacement
Knee replacement surgery can relieve severe arthritis pain and may help you walk easier. Wear and...
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should I have knee replacement surgery now?
ABout 4 1/2 yrs. ago, I had a partial knee replacement done. I developed a blood clot after surgery and had...
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Reply: Total Knee Replacement Nickel Allergy
NAC is short for N-Acetyl-Cysteine and is not a prescription. It helps detoxify the liver. Good luck. I will...
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Reply: Pain with recovery
Hello Karen, It is highly unlikely with a good knee replacement that you will dislocate your...
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Reply: After Hip Replacement Surgery, When is it ok to st...
Your ortho doc is prohibiting use of NSAIDs because he wants to maximize the bone ingrowth potential into...
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Reply: THR pain after 8 weeks
I started going to PT this week and now and feel difference. Pain not as intense but only been two sessions. ...
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Reply: Hip replacement
Thank you for your reply, was really helpful as it confirmed what I was thinking about the time facture
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Reply: clavicular fracture
You really need to call the doctor's office and ask for a referral to physical therapy. This isn't something...
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Reply: Knee Replacement and Hip Flexor
No disrespect, but let me try to clear up some misconceptions. You have hip flexors in both of your legs....
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Reply: Nickel Allergy?
Cutaneous sensitivity to nikkel or any metal doesn't actually automatically imply a sensitivity when metal...
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I have a nickel allergy and need a total knee replacement. Has anyone else had a successful implant despite having a nickel allergy?
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Reply: Knee replacement with Insomnia side effect
Hi RunningLee...Ditto! I don't think we are alone in the Insomniac department. I'm into my 8th week with my new...
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Reply: 5 weeks after surgery
I have had surgery in the past and never met with the anesthesiologist before surgery. I feel as when I...
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Knee replacement rejection
Had TKR 5 weeks ago & about 2 weeks ago started having muscle spasms in my entire leg. What I thought was...
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