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Poor range of motion after TKR and manipulation: What to do?
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I got a MUA and it did not help me one bit! My surgeon said it bent back to 120 easily and that meant I did not have any scar tissue. When I got home from the hospital a PT came to my house immediately and my ROM was back to 70!! I have had PT for 6 months and still only 90 ROM with knee and thigh pain. I walk with a limp. My knee is much worse than before my surgery. I wish I would have never had it done!!! I have had water therapy too. I am going to get a second opinion as all my surgeon says is more PT and PT is not helping one bit!
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I had picture evidence of my knee bent +135* during my MUA. The surgeon reported that he could feel and hear the scar tissue breaking up (nasty). I'm not sure the evidence of a Dr. saying bending "easily" to 120* while under anesthesia means anything. You can do all kinds of movements to a patient under anesthesia!
A second opinion Dr. had told me that no other surgeon would consider a revision unless I had tried an MUA initially. And to heal for a year.
I empathize about your situation- 90* is not a functional joint. Water therapy couldn't help a fixed joint IMO either- it just might help you to feel more normal and relaxed perhaps- but nothing lasting.
Keep advocating for yourself to your surgeon that something is wrong.
I am over 6 months out from my MUA. I have to work daily on my stretches, exercises, stationary bike, Motrin and sometimes extra strength Tylenol still. The damn knee doesn't like going down stairs and tightens up if I sit for more than an hour. It still seems to have arthritic pain when the weather changes as well. WTH?
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I totally understand how you feel! I also have been wishing I hadn't done the replacement either! Stay strong!💗