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Scar tissue after knee replacement
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Hello @leithlane, welcome to Connect.
This is an experience very close to my own. I had my right knee replaced in 2006. I also had aggressive scar tissue immediately after my knee replacement. Ultimately, I had to have two post-surgery knee manipulations where they put me back under and broke the scar tissue up by bending my knee manually. Even after those two manipulations I still had issues with scar tissue. It took almost a full year and a half until I ended up breaking the scar tissue loose on my own when I jumped and landed awkwardly. Although it may be frustrating, sticking with your PT is a must.
I would like to invite @mnpat, @basa, @winning, @joanney, @emme, @kerri123, @gailfaith, @cautiousoptimism, @cheris, @ronnie3716, and @amberpep, to this discussion as they have all had knee replacements and may be able to provide some thoughts on their experiences with scar tissue after surgery.
@leithlane, have you heard of or tried a brace with hand cranks on it that you use to help with straightening and bending your knee? What does your therapist/surgeon say about your scar tissue problems?
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Since you accidentally fell did your scar tissue ever grow back?
I had a TKR 3 months ago (Dec 2020) & therapy 3x a week...after two months I needed manipulation for scar tissue.. and another month of therapy..still stiff and painful..no progress with Flex or extension ..still 90 degrees... I have an appt with the surgeon this Friday April 26, 2021... I don’t know what to expect... my knee still hurts even at rest.. Diana
I was just told yesterday I would be sent this to use to help straighten my leg and help my bend. I had tkr 5 months ago. Had manipulation June 17th it did not help. I have been in agony. I have had home health for 3 weeks and go back to outpatient thearpy next week. Now I am dealing with back pain from so much working on my knee. Wow. I have had 2 back surgeries. I hope this machine works. I am - 15 on straighten leg. I can't walk good at all. I use a cane.
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Welcome @neetsy612. I had a hard time with nausea in the first few weeks as well. I can't say what is causing yours, but for me I felt like it was just dealing with the pain and pain medications. That is good that your flexion and extension have received thumbs up for your surgeon and PT! Hopefully as the swelling goes down, so does your pain.
@neetsy612, do you have a timeline on when you are hoping to recover enough to return to driving school bus?