I had orthoscopic kinee surgery approximately two weeks ago. Since the surgery I have placed very little pressure on the knee however the pain is not subsiding as quickly as I had hoped. Yesterday, i went to the grocery store at which time I developed a cramp in my ankle. When should I start experiencing relief without the help of pain medication, and when will i sleep like a normal human being again?
2007-01-28 21:02:06 · 5 answers · asked by art a 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
You should be asking the doctor who did the arthroscopic surgery these questions.
2007-01-28 22:46:45 · answer #1 · answered by Rene B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
approximately 8 years in the past I fell on my left knee and injured it great time. i grew to become into advised then i mandatory knee surgical treatment, I mentioned no way. I exercised lots and that i grew to become into stilling working so i grew to become into status and strolling lots. I took Joint pills and it looked as though it might help for a together as. harm the main in the chilly climate [ California ]. Then we retired to Arizona the place is it heat each and all the time and the knee appeared to be getting greater advantageous. approximately 2 weeks in the past the knee gave out in the keep and that i went down >>>>>> the place else on precise the it of reason. Went to a doctor, I even have broken the bone on the left area of the left knee and that i want surgical treatment [ yet my Med coverage won't pay for it ] so i visit now go through. If I had the surgical treatment 8 years in the past i does no longer been in consent soreness as i'm now. ethical of all this: do no longer anticipate something to return to usual reason it won't, no longer without the right therapy. i do in comparison to operations of any type yet each and every so often they're mandatory. on the time all this started i grew to become into sixty two - i'm now 70. i visit continuously have soreness - i visit continuously be taking soreness pills and putting chilly packs on the knee. If that's what you want to anticipate { THEN decide for IT } it is your existence. by no skill be waiting to stroll around a mall for to long, communicate walks inclusive of your hubby play inclusive of your super grandchildren. sounds like a remarkable existence...
2016-09-28 03:31:55 · answer #2 · answered by gazdecki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad just had a double 1/2 knee replacements. He is 72 and it took only a month for that to heel. If you a strong healthy person otherwise it shouldnt be a long time just let it heal. Yu'll be happy after its all over.
2007-01-29 00:09:18 · answer #3 · answered by deogee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A walker is used for three to six weeks. Resting, using ice packs and elevating your leg can help speed recovery. Physical therapy is required for all patients. The entire process of recovery can last two to three months.
2007-01-28 21:29:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
50 years and up ,orthopedics take longer to heal,,also depends on your health and everything else,,,pains might take up to a year but it is also an individual process,,,2 weeks is not long enough
2007-01-29 09:50:34 · answer #5 · answered by bannantynegirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋