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Scar tissue after knee replacement
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I had tkr on January 29,2018. I had 10 therapy sessions with the Pt. I had my pt manipulate the scar tissue with her thumbs on every sessions, I did my exercises at the gym. She also did dry kneedling when ever she found a tight spot on the thigh that was hindering the bend. The last few days I was instructed to bend my knee every 30 minutes even if I was sitting in a chair. I had a steady progress with many hours of hard work. She finally discharged me yesterday. I was very fortunate to be able to measure at 142 degree bend. I owe my success to lots of scar tissue manipulation by the Pt and the spinning bike. I was also very religious doing all the exercises I was told to do. I still can feel little snapping of the scar tissue in the knee while I’m biking. I had my other knee replaced in 2011 and it has a bend 146 degrees. I just wanted to share my success story so it might be an inspiration for someone.
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It was pretty steady. 5 days after the surgery the Pt measured me at 50, I still had the staples on the incision at that time. It was 80 the week after when I saw her again. My Pt used the tape that most athletes use to help with the bruises and swelling. It went steady from there 90, 98, 108, 120, into 130s. After 138 I had a set back and she measured me at 120 but she worked on it 7ntill she measure at 139, and it measured 140 and the last session at 142. I got released from the therapist yesterday And am enjoying a free day today but will be at it tomorrow morning to keep it 140s.
That’s awesome- and good to know if I have a setback it’s not the end of the world. I think everything will be worth it if I can get more flex- I’m sure u will
How does your PT therapist work on increasing your bend? Also what type of tape are you referring to? I am 16 weeks out and want to get to 130. Seems like it will never happen. I fluctuate from 120-125. I had both TKR at the same time. Healing nicely but still pain in the left knee my PT says is soft tissue. Does that mean scar tissue? He has started scrapping to increase blood flow. Ouch
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That’s an absolutely amazing degree of flexibility! Did you have a steady increase, or was it more towards the end when the swelling went down.? I’ve noticed a shift in just the last couple of days. My walking is almost normal. I’m just coming off of the golf course having played nine holes today and yesterday. I purchased a pulsating massager That I used for the first time yesterday. I really think it made a difference and I was able to sleep for the first time. I’m going to keep up with the Massage and PT and all of the exercises in the hopes that I can get to at least 130. Congrats on your success!