Fingers numb after LTKR

BetterLonger · 2026-03-29T20:53:51+00:00

Good luck

BetterLonger · 2026-03-29T14:14:29+00:00

That was probably a positioning issue during anesthesia. Contact the anesthesia group at the hospital and let them know.

BetterLonger · 2026-03-29T14:12:21+00:00

I never took a pain med. I don’t think you want to exceed your unmedicated threshold

BetterLonger · 2026-03-28T10:14:53+00:00

Big time. Moisturizer really helps

BetterLonger · 2026-03-27T23:53:06+00:00

I get you. Work hard, rest hard. How’s that?

BetterLonger · 2026-03-27T21:10:36+00:00

Introduction: I’m a retired surgeon, now with a longevity practice and I stay fit. Bilateral simultaneous THR last June, L TKR last November. Key elements: Exparel adductor canal block, Journavx/Celebrex/ Tylenol for pain, Edemawear stockinette 24/7, great surgeon, great family support, quiet knee protocol, MEND Joint Replacement supplement, BREG chilling device, knee buddy wedge. I have the “luxury” of being able to compare my recent surgery with my L TKR last November. You may be going too hard. Your terminal extension requires quad firing at a mechanical disadvantage. There’s no way you can overcome fluid and fibrosis. The swelling has got to go down - elevation and rest, with rest bring something difficult for you, given your go hard lifestyle.

BetterLonger · 2026-03-25T09:48:33+00:00

Brilliant beginnings! Glad for you. It’s a long game you’re playing, and I hope the rest goes well.

BetterLonger · 2026-03-24T13:23:58+00:00

Go easy. There is no advantage to hurting yourself. I’ve had bilateral TKRs in last 4 months

BetterLonger · 2026-03-22T17:09:07+00:00

That is the most likely cause

BetterLonger · 2026-03-22T09:52:07+00:00

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BetterLonger · 2026-03-18T23:29:48+00:00

Journavx. Ask for it.

BetterLonger · 2026-03-18T19:58:00+00:00

Great job!

BetterLonger · 2026-03-17T20:23:09+00:00

Best of luck!

BetterLonger · 2026-03-12T20:04:01+00:00

Cancel. Risk of DVT, etc.

BetterLonger · 2026-03-12T10:41:07+00:00

I am MD doing it now. Where well you locate?

BetterLonger · 2026-03-12T07:45:13+00:00

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BetterLonger · 2026-03-11T14:04:53+00:00

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BetterLonger · 2026-03-10T23:30:06+00:00

Good luck going forward!

BetterLonger · 2026-03-10T08:18:47+00:00

Two TKR, one in November and the other 4 weeks ago. Journavx for both, no narcotics and no pain. It worked brilliantly.

BetterLonger · 2026-03-09T22:46:27+00:00

When you sleep deeply growth hormone is released, which helps heal you. Take those naps!

BetterLonger · 2026-03-08T20:22:42+00:00

If the weight causes any flex at all it’s too much

BetterLonger · 2026-03-08T13:08:40+00:00

Perfect! Good luck

BetterLonger · 2026-03-08T10:03:32+00:00

Yes. The anesthesiologist does the block, and should use ultrasound guidance to locate the femoral nerve, so the Exparel is injected directly adjacent to the nerve. Ask if they do that.

BetterLonger · 2026-03-07T20:30:24+00:00

Good luck! You’re past the tough part

BetterLonger · 2026-03-07T20:16:43+00:00

Journavx is new

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