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I will be following your recovery, as I too had an MUA after 11 weeks post-op. But that was for my first knee. I need the other one done and am reluctant as from what I went through.
It is most interesting that you experienced a normal recovery for the first one, and this occurred for the second. What was different? What were the variables:
Components used?
Surgeon?
Pain Control?
Technique?
Physical therapy?
Your physical health?
After my MUA, my Dr. showed me a picture of my knee bent at 135* and almost 0*. I had been pretty bent and reached 90* with much PT work prior.
I had daily PT for 2 weeks. It was like starting over without an incision to deal with. Then I was back down to 3x/week... I loved my ice machine for sure (highly recommend). It gradually got better. I now maintain at 125* and stay at 0* with stretching/upright bicycle/exercises every morning. Going down stairs is still a pain. Almost a year later, I give it a "C+".
My other knee keeps me awake night and it is getting worse during the daytime. I really need to do something...
I am most interested in your outcomes. Please keep me posted.
Thank you and best wishes.
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Thank you!
My first TKR was seven years ago. Same hospital, different surgeon (now retired). For the first surgery, they kept me in the hospital for five days and also used a CPM (continuous passive motion) machine, which I had to take home and use for a second week. This time they only kept me overnight (which was fine with me) and they no longer use the CPM's. I do wonder if not using the CPM contributed to my swelling, stiffness, and excessive scar tissue. They said not.
I have been doing my PT several times a day for ten weeks and attend an excellent PT clinic three times a week. I also use an upright bicycle. There has been little improvement in how my knee feels; it's still stiff, swollen, hot, and painful. And I'm still using a crutch. I do have full extension, but my flexion is 90 on my own and 110 with painful help. I have an appointment this week to see a therapist for myofascial release therapy. I'm looking forward to that because I've heard good things about MFR.