Consultant update on knee.

wendgro

Well my consultant is pleased with my progress after my Revision on the knee he said I am doing well keep up with the physio He explained what was wrong and what he had to do to put it right.He said it was very complicated and very messy. Although I only have 72% bend at the moment I should achieve more as time goes on I still have a problem with the muscle or tendon not to sure at the back and side of the knee I asked about the physio I needed to do to relax this muscle he said there is nothing physio can do it.s got too much fibrous tissue attached to it and that can only be done by surgery later. I have to go back in 3 months time. By the way I had a good 70th birthday and I can start to drive again so it's not all bad.

sailrib

Glad things are going well and I hope they continue to improve as well

stickywicket

It sounds as if you're really getting somewhere now, Wendgro. I'm so pleased. If it takes a bit more surgery to remove the fibrous tissue, so be it. It will be worth it. Keep on with the physio. I'm sure you'll get there in the end.

Very good news about your 70th and being able to drive again.

barbara12

Hello Wendy
I am so very pleased you are getting there at last....you do sound like you have a good surgeon..so that must put your mind at rest... ...I will be watching your progress...and wishing you well with it all xx

wendgro

My surgeon is a very nice man we do have a bit of a laugh as well he's also a large tall man so makes me feel small which can't be bad. Just drven the car up and down our access road felt ok. just need to tell the brain that I can drive

nearlybionic

hi Wendgro
It is good to see that things are going well with your knee. It really helps to be able to talk to your consultant. Mine is great, but I did have an awful one when I was younger, he never made eye contact!
Well done on the driving I am having to retrain my brain to think differently ahead of my second THR, swapping the sides for restriction rules etc. My brain will find that hard!!
I hope your good recovery continues x
NB

elainebadknee

Hi

That sounds quite a positive consultation and 72% is a work in progress, its amazing how the bend just seems to all of a sudden get better.
Can I ask about the muscle/tendon thing, cos I had my TKR 6 months ago and still get pain with ligament that is at the side and back? I was told mine would get better in time no mention of further surgery.....
Driving is great to get back to, what knee was it with you? Mine is left knee and it gets quite a workout even though i only drive for about half an hour a day...

Elainexx :-))

wendgro wrote:

Well my consultant is pleased with my progress after my Revision on the knee he said I am doing well keep up with the physio He explained what was wrong and what he had to do to put it right.He said it was very complicated and very messy. Although I only have 72% bend at the moment I should achieve more as time goes on I still have a problem with the muscle or tendon not to sure at the back and side of the knee I asked about the physio I needed to do to relax this muscle he said there is nothing physio can do it.s got too much fibrous tissue attached to it and that can only be done by surgery later. I have to go back in 3 months time. By the way I had a good 70th birthday and I can start to drive again so it's not all bad.

DebbieT

That's great news on the whole, well done

Congratulations on your 70th too!!

Take care.x