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Joint Replacements | Last Active: Sep 28 10:41pm | Replies (80)

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Have call with surgeon to discuss MUA as I’ve been stuck since week 6 post op visit ( going on week 11).

Sought the 2nd virtual opinion offered by insurance with an orthopedic surgeon. He had my surgery report and images- he thought do MUA.

I reach good numbers in PT, but everyday I revert to 7* and 90* before I get stretching, cranking and pounding. So, are those real numbers? They don’t last. It hurts to walk and go down stairs. It’s been hurting in the front middle with walking from the start. Can’t have a good gait when my knee is flexed to begin with. This knee has more issues than my arthritic issues before surgery.

Surgeon mentioned he’d go down a femoral size for second knee during the 6 week check up when he wasn’t pleased that I wasn’t reaching 0* for extension. He mentioned the size was discussed during surgery (?). The second knee surgery is on hold.

So frustrating to know what is the right direction to go. My PT team is frustrated. They’re not sure a MUA will fix my issue ( is it a size issue)?

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Hi, I had a manipulation under anesthesia (mua) in my 12th week after that surgery. It helped tremendously.
My problem is very rapidly growing scar tissue. I started PT the night of my MUA. I also started with a "Dyna Splint" for extension. I am currently increasing time in the splint to 1 hour per sitting 3 times per day. My gait has gotten much better. PT has also increased massage and my ROM has increased greatly and I have minimal pain when walking. I hope this helps. Best of luck!