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Scar tissue after knee replacement
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 10 8:31am | Replies (1550)Comment receiving replies
Hi I know this post to u is after a year, but your story is quite similar to mine so thought I’d ask
I had a tkr in March 2018 , I’ve had 2 manipulations, didn’t help, I use a jas splint to manually crank my knee into a bend do PT etc
I don’t seem to be getting better, bend still ab 90. I used to be very active , Tennis etc. I’m 67
U said it took more time , so I’m wondering if u eventually got a better rom.
Thanx
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@mylynn, I am happy to report that eventually I did get a ROM of 0-115ish. I ended up popping the scar tissue loose on my own once I knew I was recovered and just forced myself to be active. Stick with it. I was not aggressive enough in my PT and I backed off on it which did not help my cause. I allowed my self to get discouraged. In all, it probably took me 18 months from the initial surgery, to the two manipulations, through the crank brace, and then eventually finding my 'new normal' after popping the scar tissue loose playing catch football with my friends. I definitely learned not everyone heals or makes progress at the same speed, and at 7 months post-op, I think you still have some room for improvement! @mylynn, how are you doing with pain & swelling?
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I am in the same position as you. Only my surgeon completed the one manipulation and 3 months later went and completed arthroscopic arthrolysis and debridment of left knee. This was just over 2 weeks ago, I was unable to bend the knee until Wednesday last week. I can now bend to 90 degrees