Bilateral Total Knee Replacement With Dr Florian Dibra MD (1 of 4)
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- čas přidán 10. 08. 2021
- To learn more about Dr. Florian Dibra, MD visit his website: www.drdibraortho.org/
Dr. Dibra discusses bilateral total knee replacement. He and Anthony Maritato, PT discuss when to have a bilateral knee replacement surgery, possible reasons to avoid having both surgeries at the same time, how long to wait before having your second total knee replacement surgery and more.
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About the author:
Hi, my name is Anthony (Tony) Maritato, PT. I am a licensed physical therapist and owner of Total Therapy Solutions. I have specialized in helping clients recover from total knee replacement surgery since 2002 and have created this video to help YOU.
Total Therapy Solutions
5900 Long Meadow Dr
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I'm 68 in good health and had a bilateral (simultaneous) tkr in Western Australia - April 2021. Surgery went well and rehab afterwards was ok. Only issue I have is ongoing pain (although not super intense) and stiffness but have been assured it will settle but it does seem like a long haul. I regularly use my 'desk bike' but It does get you down a bit - just have to try and stay positive.
You are right! Finding ways to celebrate your wins and stay positive is so important. Thanks for sharing your story.
I'm 68 also and I had a TKR in March. My pain level is still high (8-10) almost every day. I'm still going to PT twice a week, my depression level is off the charts.
52 years old bilateral complete 7 weeks ago. There was no choice for me. I had bow legs that were 13&14.5 degree angles. Constant pain and I held out all I could. Finally couldn’t walk downstairs or even swim. Now ROM is normal on both knees. Yes some stiffness and muscle soreness because my gait is completely new. I started PT two months before surgery and now 3x per week. The sleeping for a month was horrible but the pain wasn’t as bad as I had in my head.
Wow, such a great story to share. Thanks for sharing. Glad you are doing well.
❤❤❤Dr Dibra-sending love. He's amazing.
I just had a TKR done a couple of weeks and was wondering whether or when to do the other knee. Very informative video. Thank you.
Another great video. Thx
Thanks so much for watching.
I had bilateral TKR 10 months ago ,but too much stiffness has become a matter of concern . Pls suggest when and how I will feel back normal
Take a look at some of Dr. Dibra's previous videos on this channel. What is your current range of motion? Is the stiffness constant or does it improve with movement?
Super
Thanks so much Roza.
A horrible idea that only insurance companies would love. One procedure. One hospital stay. Yet, you compromise the long term well being of the patient. Replacing one knee at a time is the preferred method for a good result.
You are right and this is what the research is suggesting. Thanks for commenting.
Everyone is different. I had no choice. I looked at it as a competition with myself. I could continue to live in pain as it worsened or move forward. After surgery it was no picnic the first 10-14 days but better every day. The complete commitment to PT before and after then being as mentally prepared as I could went a long way. My doctor followed this degenerative condition for THIRTY years. The worse set of knees he had ever seen. Success can be had but it really is for the individual. 7 weeks and I have no limitations but everything within reason letting my body tell me what to do.
Signed up for my first golf outing in about 4 years for September. I am going to be awful and LOVE every swing.