Tag: full knee replacement

#181 Southland Hospital orthopaedic dept: Simulated TKR surgery and explainer

Southland hospital ran an ‘open day’ type event today raising funds for the Wishbone Orthopaedic Research foundation. I had no idea what to expect, but given any opportunity to see behind the scenes in a hospital and ask some clever people some medical questions – I’m there!

The coolest part: a simulated TKR surgery on a dummy meaning I can show you exactly what I went through, without the blood and gore! And… I finally got to see the exact type of implant they put in my knee up close.

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Day 35 Post RTKR: pillow mountains and knocking knees

Exactly 5 weeks Post op. I have a new goal, a new mini 7 day plan and here’s your opportunity to ask me anything and I will line up the questions and answer them live on here. I already have two excellent questions to get me started! Continue reading “Day 35 Post RTKR: pillow mountains and knocking knees”