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Quad Muscle not getting stronger......

Joint Replacements | Last Active: May 14 5:57pm | Replies (28)

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@barbarasolinski

Hi, I had both knees replaced at same time in Feb 2013. Three months later I ruptured my left quadriceps tendon. Two surgeries were done, one at the time it happened & one 6 months later. Unfortunately I still have alot of weakness in that leg over the last 10 years despite those 2 surgeries & many PT sessions!! I've needed to use a walker/rollator to get around. I still keep doing those exercises to try to keep it as best I can. Was told that my situation only happens in 2-3% of cases post knee replacement. And usually up to 3 months post op. Anyway keep up with your exercises and taking whichever NSAID you can to help with inflammation. Best of luck to you!!!

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I'm so sorry...being 18 months out I think my quad is ok just can't get it to be strong for some reason. I'd have thought by now it would have. As kr1 below said I wonder if mine might be the same issue going on since it was stretched for the surgery and is trying to protect itself. Makes you wonder.