TKR vs hip replacement pain and recovery.
I am contemplating scheduling left TKR surgery in October. I am 74. I had both hips replaced last year (Feb and Oct) and did well. Initial pain was controllable with max dose of Tylenol and I managed PT with no great effort. I did use a cane for quite awhile due to insecure stability. I wanted to get my knee done before my left hip but Doc said the hip wouldn’t hold up to the knee PT and some knee pain may be reflex from hip. Left hip wasn’t really bothering me.
For those who have had both procedures, how would you compare them from a pain and recovery perspective. I know the knee will be tougher but by how much? A bit tougher? Twice as hard? No comparison? Excruciating?
I am planning a beach vacation about 5 months
post op. The sand is quite soft and strenuous to walk on. Will I be able for it by then?
Grateful for your insights or advise.