Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Most people post TKP have an area of numbness around the incision and even to the outside of the knee, as those small superficial nerves had to be cut to make the incision. It may or may not come back, but don't expect it for several months, if at all. Marilyn Suzanne wrote: >How many peoples leg that they had their Knee replacement on where >it feels numb and still sore when they touch it ? > Thanks > > Susie > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 In a message dated 8/19/2004 11:20:25 AM Central Standard Time, sagebush2020@... writes: Pardon my true ignorance, y, but "lateral side"? "Medial side"?Three university degrees, and I was never taught those terms. Sorry. ______ Lateral is toward the outside......to right or left, away from the midline of the body. Medial is the opposite.....toward the midline. So on my left knee, with its incision down the middle, lateral is to the left of the incision, and medial is to the right of it. Anterior is, of course, toward the front from midline, and posterior is toward the back. y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 In a message dated 8/19/2004 12:41:04 PM Central Standard Time, sagebush2020@... writes: I took off all my clothes, looked at myself in a full-length mirror, but I saw no line going from my head to my crotch. _____ Buy yourself a magic marker, stan.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 > How many peoples leg that they had their Knee replacement on where > it feels numb and still sore when they touch it ? > Thanks > > Susie Susie I have not had my TKR yet, but did have a broken leg in 1995 that necessitated surgery and the 4 " scar was numb for several years. Once they set the leg (with a steel rod) and put it in a removable cast, it stopped hurting. The incision was sore for a few days and I was weak (internal bleeding-had to get 2 units of blood)for about 10 days. The numbness lasted several years, though. I was only 46 at the time, so sprang back pretty quickly. Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Susie, I have that same issue. Been over a year now since left knee replacement. Skin still numb. And yes still some discomfort to touch. Had a flare up of soft tissue inflammation a couple of months ago. Took Motrin and helped a lot. The doc took e-rays just to make me feel better to confirm nothing wrong with the bones and new parts. All are in the right place.Bur still numb, doctor said may or may not get feeling back. On of the issues that can happen with any surgery. Valeri in sunny HOT California > How many peoples leg that they had their Knee replacement on where > it feels numb and still sore when they touch it ? > Thanks > > Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 y, Which is the lateral and which is the medial side? Valeri > In a message dated 8/18/2004 11:26:02 PM Central Standard Time, > juneflower60@s... writes: > How many peoples leg that they had their Knee replacement on where > it feels numb and still sore when they touch it ? > _____ > Numb on the lateral side of the suture line. Just fine on the medial side. > But not sore anywhere, really, except after my PT session. > y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Pardon my true ignorance, y, but " lateral side " ? " Medial side " ? Three university degrees, and I was never taught those terms. Sorry. When I played football, I used the lateral the ball, and I know that one is not supposed to drive on the median in Washington State, but that's all I know. As either , , , or Ringo once said, " All I know is that I know nothing. " In my case, it's really true. I could look lateral and medial up in my Funk & Wagnalls, but I don't have one.. Besides, I'm too lazy. SIF > In a message dated 8/18/2004 11:26:02 PM Central Standard Time, > juneflower60@s... writes: > How many peoples leg that they had their Knee replacement on where > it feels numb and still sore when they touch it ? > _____ > Numb on the lateral side of the suture line. Just fine on the medial side. > But not sore anywhere, really, except after my PT session. > y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Ah, I'm not the only one. I thought not. Staninfr > > In a message dated 8/18/2004 11:26:02 PM Central Standard Time, > > juneflower60@s... writes: > > How many peoples leg that they had their Knee replacement on where > > it feels numb and still sore when they touch it ? > > _____ > > Numb on the lateral side of the suture line. Just fine on the > medial side. > > But not sore anywhere, really, except after my PT session. > > y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Anatomically speaking: everything is referred to in relation to the midline of the body, so, if you drew a line down through your body, starting at the top of your head, through your nose, chin, navel (do you have one, Stan?), and on down to between your feet, that is the midline. Anything away from that line is "Lateral", anything towards that line is "medial". So, looking down at your knee, the side away from your body midline is your lateral side, the side of the knee towards your body midline is your medial side. Comprende tu? Marilyn Stan wrote: Pardon my true ignorance, y, but "lateral side"? "Medial side"? Three university degrees, and I was never taught those terms. Sorry. When I played football, I used the lateral the ball, and I know that one is not supposed to drive on the median in Washington State, but that's all I know. As either , , , or Ringo once said, "All I know is that I know nothing." In my case, it's really true. I could look lateral and medial up in my Funk & Wagnalls, but I don't have one.. Besides, I'm too lazy. SIF In a message dated 8/18/2004 11:26:02 PM Central Standard Time, juneflower60@s... writes: How many peoples leg that they had their Knee replacement on where it feels numb and still sore when they touch it ? _____ Numb on the lateral side of the suture line. Just fine on the medial side. But not sore anywhere, really, except after my PT session. y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 y " I think I've got it! I think I've got it! " as Dolittle once said in " My Fair Lady " to Professor Higgins. I understand your explanation, so maybe there's still hope for me. Merci, Staninfrance > In a message dated 8/19/2004 11:20:25 AM Central Standard Time, > sagebush2020@y... writes: > Pardon my true ignorance, y, but " lateral side " ? " Medial side " ? > Three university degrees, and I was never taught those terms. Sorry. > ______ > Lateral is toward the outside......to right or left, away from the midline of > the body. Medial is the opposite.....toward the midline. So on my left > knee, with its incision down the middle, lateral is to the left of the incision, > and medial is to the right of it. Anterior is, of course, toward the front > from midline, and posterior is toward the back. > y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 I'm sorry, Marilyn, but something is amiss. I took off all my clothes, looked at myself in a full-length mirror, but I saw no line going from my head to my crotch. What's wrong with me? (You answer is optional.) Moi in France > > > > > >>In a message dated 8/18/2004 11:26:02 PM Central Standard Time, > >>juneflower60@s... writes: > >>How many peoples leg that they had their Knee replacement on where > >>it feels numb and still sore when they touch it ? > >>_____ > >>Numb on the lateral side of the suture line. Just fine on the > >> > >> > >medial side. > > > > > >>But not sore anywhere, really, except after my PT session. > >>y > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 In a message dated 8/19/2004 2:19:27 PM Central Standard Time, margaret@... writes: I was going to suggest he take a photo of himself and post it so that we can comment... Margaret ____ Watch out, he probably will!! y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Oh yeah! I am in good company. lol Marge Ah, I'm not the only one. I thought not.Staninfr> > In a message dated 8/18/2004 11:26:02 PM Central Standard Time, > > juneflower60@s... writes:> > How many peoples leg that they had their Knee replacement on where > > it feels numb and still sore when they touch it ?> > _____> > Numb on the lateral side of the suture line. Just fine on the > medial side. > > But not sore anywhere, really, except after my PT session.> > y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 I was going to suggest he take a photo of himself and post it so that we can comment... Margaret Re: Re: knee replacement In a message dated 8/19/2004 12:41:04 PM Central Standard Time, sagebush2020@... writes: I took off all my clothes, looked at myself in a full-length mirror, but I saw no line going from my head to my crotch. _____ Buy yourself a magic marker, stan.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 ie The chalkboard, or permanent, non-washable variety? > In a message dated 8/19/2004 12:41:04 PM Central Standard Time, > sagebush2020@y... writes: > I took off all my clothes, looked at myself in a full-length mirror, > but I saw no line going from my head to my crotch. > _____ > Buy yourself a magic marker, stan.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 I anticpated your request long ago, Margaret. Look at the third photo in the photos section under " Photos-S. " and you'll see a partially bare-naked sif. There is even a straight line, more or less, on the lateral overall, unicycle side of my body. I aim to please. SIF > I was going to suggest he take a photo of himself and post it so that we can comment... > Margaret > Re: Re: knee replacement > > > In a message dated 8/19/2004 12:41:04 PM Central Standard Time, sagebush2020@y... writes: > I took off all my clothes, looked at myself in a full-length mirror, > but I saw no line going from my head to my crotch. > _____ > Buy yourself a magic marker, stan.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 I got it now!!! Mine is numb on the lateral side.... valeri > > > > > >>In a message dated 8/18/2004 11:26:02 PM Central Standard Time, > >>juneflower60@s... writes: > >>How many peoples leg that they had their Knee replacement on where > >>it feels numb and still sore when they touch it ? > >>_____ > >>Numb on the lateral side of the suture line. Just fine on the > >> > >> > >medial side. > > > > > >>But not sore anywhere, really, except after my PT session. > >>y > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Hi y . How are you doing ? I was wondering the Knee you had replace does you leg feel numb or hurt when you touch it ? After four years mind feels like that and my dr has no answers .Well you have a good day:-) Susiescottyzpt@... wrote: In a message dated 8/19/2004 2:19:27 PM Central Standard Time, margaret@... writes: I was going to suggest he take a photo of himself and post it so that we can comment... Margaret ____ Watch out, he probably will!! y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Hi Valeri, I guess I got my answer just don't pay any attention to it and then it might just go away. Well you have a great day:-) SusieValeri <vjshoem@...> wrote: I got it now!!! Mine is numb on the lateral side....valeri> > > >> >>In a message dated 8/18/2004 11:26:02 PM Central Standard Time, > >>juneflower60@s... writes:> >>How many peoples leg that they had their Knee replacement on where > >>it feels numb and still sore when they touch it ?> >>_____> >>Numb on the lateral side of the suture line. Just fine on the > >> > >>> >medial side. > > > >> >>But not sore anywhere, really, except after my PT session.> >>y> >> > >>> >> >> >> >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2004 Report Share Posted August 19, 2004 Hi Stan, Thanks that answer my question . You have a great day . SusieStan <sagebush2020@...> wrote: I anticpated your request long ago, Margaret. Look at the third photo in the photos section under "Photos-S." and you'll see a partially bare-naked sif. There is even a straight line, more or less, on the lateral overall, unicycle side of my body.I aim to please. SIF> I was going to suggest he take a photo of himself and post it so that we can comment...> Margaret> Re: Re: knee replacement> > > In a message dated 8/19/2004 12:41:04 PM Central Standard Time, sagebush2020@y... writes:> I took off all my clothes, looked at myself in a full-length mirror, > but I saw no line going from my head to my crotch.> _____> Buy yourself a magic marker, stan.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Not bad Stan - certainly bigger than mine! (but size isn't everything...) Now - how about a full median anterior? Margaret Re: Re: knee replacement> > > In a message dated 8/19/2004 12:41:04 PM Central Standard Time, sagebush2020@y... writes:> I took off all my clothes, looked at myself in a full-length mirror, > but I saw no line going from my head to my crotch.> _____> Buy yourself a magic marker, stan.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Magaret You said with your usual charming eloquence: " Now - how about a full median anterior? " Margaret, I would only do that before European audiences, where I wouldn't get arrested for doing so. Staninfr He googles! " Margaret Hayon " <margaret@a...> wrote: > Not bad Stan - certainly bigger than mine! (but size isn't everything...) > Now - how about a full median anterior? > Margaret > Re: Re: knee replacement > > > > > > In a message dated 8/19/2004 12:41:04 PM Central Standard Time, > sagebush2020@y... writes: > > I took off all my clothes, looked at myself in a full- length > mirror, > > but I saw no line going from my head to my crotch. > > _____ > > Buy yourself a magic marker, stan.... > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Hi Marilyn, Thanks for telling me that, I do try not to pay any attention to it but some days I really feel it and my Hip thing is a pain I wish I could wake up one day and it wouldn't be their. Well you have a nice day . SusieMarilyn <mwelton@...> wrote: Most people post TKP have an area of numbness around the incision and even to the outside of the knee, as those small superficial nerves had to be cut to make the incision. It may or may not come back, but don't expect it for several months, if at all.MarilynSuzanne wrote:>How many peoples leg that they had their Knee replacement on where >it feels numb and still sore when they touch it ?> Thanks > > Susie>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Hi y, Do you mean on the leg you had your operation on is on the inside of your leg is ok and the outside of your leg is numb? Thats how mind is .Well you have a nice day and thanks for telling me that , Susiescottyzpt@... wrote: In a message dated 8/18/2004 11:26:02 PM Central Standard Time, juneflower60@... writes: How many peoples leg that they had their Knee replacement on where it feels numb and still sore when they touch it ? _____ Numb on the lateral side of the suture line. Just fine on the medial side. But not sore anywhere, really, except after my PT session. y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 Hi Carolyn, I'm sorry that happen to you I was 56 When I had my Hip replace and 58 when I had my knee replacement .Thanks for letting me know about how your leg healed its been four year for my Hip and two years for my Knee . Well you take care and have a nice day. Susiepersiaa <persiaa@...> wrote: > How many peoples leg that they had their Knee replacement on where > it feels numb and still sore when they touch it ?> Thanks > > SusieSusieI have not had my TKR yet, but did have a broken leg in 1995 that necessitated surgery and the 4" scar was numb for several years. Once they set the leg (with a steel rod) and put it in a removable cast, it stopped hurting. The incision was sore for a few days and I was weak (internal bleeding-had to get 2 units of blood)for about 10 days. The numbness lasted several years, though. I was only 46 at the time, so sprang back pretty quickly.Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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