Before my knee replacement surgery I often felt clicking and crunching in my knee joint. The crunching sound (probably bone on bone) was especially common when I was hiking, swimming on my back, going up …
1 Year After Knee Replacement Surgery
My one-year anniversary since TKR has arrived. The first few months went by so slowly when I was consumed with my rehabilitation. After my formal therapy was over, time began to speed up again and …
Knee Replacement Recovery Timeline
A knee replacement recovery timeline is difficult to predict. Everyone’s recovery will be different. According to my doctor, my recovery was pretty much what he expected and nothing remarkable. I will be sharing the timeline …
9 Months After Total Knee Replacement
Wondering what your knee replacement might feel like after 9 months? I’ll share how I’m feeling. Overall, my knee feels great. I can remember feeling pain with every step I took 10 months ago prior …
Dental Work and Knee Replacement (Possible Infection?)
Can a tooth infection create a problem for you after knee replacement surgery? Let’s find out. If you develop an infection in and around your knee after knee replacement, it can be one of the …
Can You Sit Cross-Legged After Knee Replacement?
If you are considering knee replacement surgery you likely have a lot of questions. Most questions have to do with post-surgery activities and range of motion. In this article I answer a question I received …
Pre and Post Knee Replacement Surgery – Activity Expectations
If you’re considering knee replacement surgery, you might be wondering about your activity level after surgery. What will you be able to do after TKR? Will you be able to do all the same activities …
8 Months After Total Knee Replacement (My Rehab)
Eight months (279 days) have passed since my TKR surgery. The days following my surgery went by slowly as I recovered during the first month. I wondered if I had made the right decision. The …
How To Massage The Knee (and Scar) After TKR Surgery
Massaging your knee at the proper time after total knee replacement can aid in your recovery. A general full body massage can help relieve tension, stress and anxiety. It also can increase circulation to the …
10 Things I Learned After Knee Replacement Surgery
Thanks to TKR I learned a few new things about myself at the age of 67. TKR was definitely a learning experience and there were good and bad lessons. I learned that I didn’t have …
7 Months After Knee Replacement Surgery (Recovery Update)
It has now been 7 months since my knee replacement surgery. In this article I’ll bring you up to date on my progress, pain level, and even a slight setback. I traveled in the prior month …
12 Gifts For People Getting Knee Replacement
Do you have a loved one or friend who has scheduled total knee replacement surgery? You can always encourage them before surgery and you can send them a get-well card after surgery. You can also …