Recovery

I celebrated my 18 month TKR anniversary today by taking a 10 mile beach hike with friends. 1.5 years ago, each step in the sand would have caused … Read more

For those of us who had or are scheduling total knee replacement, a big question we all have is whether we can go back to the activities and … Read more

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 … Read more

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, … Read more

A knee replacement recovery timeline is difficult to predict. Everyone’s time frame for recovery will be different. According to my doctor, my recovery was pretty much what he … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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. … Read more

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 … Read more