Scar tissue after knee replacement

Thanks gator- I really appreciate your input--I asked for insight Friday afternoon from the DO's office-re. the surgery timing-and have so far been ignored. I truly appreciate this forum as so many of us really Can help each other with pertinent info!

Well coming up to Operation Date---Tomorrow- rightfully scared as my surgeon took a second look at my problem, ordered a hip/pelvic X-ray and there it was... what my first surgeon totally overlooked-above my damaged knee, my right hip is in extreme osteoporosis decay with a necrotic ball. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADRESSED foremost- I am beyond anger and disbelief , having suffered for over two years with pain and unnecessary surgeries-Warning to All!

Well coming up to Operation Date---Tomorrow- rightfully scared as my surgeon took a second look at my problem, ordered a hip/pelvic X-ray and there it was... what my first surgeon totally overlooked-above my damaged knee, my right hip is in extreme osteoporosis decay with a necrotic ball. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADRESSED foremost- I am beyond anger and disbelief , having suffered for over two years with pain and unnecessary surgeries-Warning to All!

Well coming up to Operation Date---Tomorrow- rightfully scared as my surgeon took a second look at my problem, ordered a hip/pelvic X-ray and there it was... what my first surgeon totally overlooked-above my damaged knee, my right hip is in extreme osteoporosis decay with a necrotic ball. THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADRESSED foremost- I am beyond anger and disbelief , having suffered for over two years with pain and unnecessary surgeries-Warning to All!

Hi All -Its Dame with a cane back among the limping ... my knee revision was the last of the day but 2 and a half hours later, my new,"wizard" surgeon found the problem- as was predicted, the original surgeon HAD put in a piece which was too large-which explains why I could never get the degree of bend and spent hours and days, months in pain . I'm out of tears and so tired of fighting, but I have been "fixed"...so far so good. I have a lot of PT to do and will diligently do all the steps all over again.

Hi All -Its Dame with a cane back among the limping ... my knee revision was the last of the day but 2 and a half hours later, my new,"wizard" surgeon found the problem- as was predicted, the original surgeon HAD put in a piece which was too large-which explains why I could never get the degree of bend and spent hours and days, months in pain . I'm out of tears and so tired of fighting, but I have been "fixed"...so far so good. I have a lot of PT to do and will diligently do all the steps all over again.

Hi @3737, welcome to Connect. You'll see that I moved your message to this existing discussion about scar tissue and knee replacements where people are talking about dealing with scar tissue. Click VIEW & REPLY in the email notification to see the entire discussion and scroll through past messages.

You mention that you have had 3 knee replacements, but 5 knee operations. Did you have revision surgery due to scar tissue and nerve damage?

I had total knee replacement March 15 and after one week started physical therapy which ended up being aggressive. Started at 56 degrees and got up to 95 degrees but was brutally painful and when PT bent my knee to try and get it further I was always ending up screaming and in tears. Finally went back to my surgeon who was the best and he took me off PT and has me doing three exercises every hour hoping more frequent movements will help. I know there is scar tissue and it doesn’t seem to be getting any more flexible and still very painful. I go back this Friday to see him again. Manual manipulation has been discussed. Pain pills don’t even phase it. Nurse told me manipulation is like starting over! Very down in the dumps! All I do every day is exercise and set and ice! Don’t think I’ll ever consider doing other knee...not worth the pain!