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I had total left knee replacement in Sept, 2023...it was a very difficult and painful recovery
I had total right knee replacement in March, 2024. That went better...I noticed that the first surgery, left knee, continued to be more painful and swollen.
Shortly thereafter my left knee was bowing backwards, called
Hyper flexing. I am still in PT and they had not seen a case like mine.
I returned to the surgeon yesterday and he said in all of his years he had not had a case like mine.
He said 3 options ...remove the device and replace it with a henge type of appliance or put in a "plastic wedge" or a full leg brace.
I am not up for another surgery. I am so disappointed...I also have other health issues.
Has anyone ever experienced hyper flexing and what was done about it? I will appreciate your input as I limp along!
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Hello. I am having an issue with hypertension also after 3 acl surgeries. And a total knee replacement in March. My original injury was May 2020 physical therapy after each surgery. Then a whole year of therapy that I’ve just finished. The physical therapist and my surgeon say they have never seen this issue before. I’m feeling defeated As I haven’t walked correctly in almost 5 years.
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Hello @salliesallie - I combined your recent discussions with an existing discussion titled, "Knee Hyperextension After TKR" - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/knee-hyperextension-after-tkr/.
I did this so you could meet @brendaem and @csforrester99 who both talked about having the same issue after their TKR. They may be able to provide an update on what they learned and where they have come since first posting about the issue.
@salliesallie - with hyperextension being an issue, how are you doing with walking? Are you able to walk, or do you have to do so carefully? Is your knee "stuck" in the extension or does a particular movement trigger the issue?