Hi, my name is elaine321! Total knee replacement, but cant straighten the leg. Any tips?
elaine321
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Hi
I had a total knee replacement 12 days ago - doing ok but quite swollen - managing exercises stairs walking with one crutch indoors but finding it hard to totally straighten my leg - feel pain behind my knee - anyone experienced this - any tips
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Hey @elaine321 and welcome to the community. 😁
Sorry to hear anout the total knee replacement, I hear the healing from that can take quite a while, so go gentle on yourself please! Hopefully the community will have some tips for you soon, but have you spoken to your GP about this?
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I have physio on Monday - so will speak to them then - thank you for you welcoming message
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