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Scar tissue after knee replacement
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 10 8:31am | Replies (1550)Comment receiving replies
@JustinMcClanahan Your story is a heartbreaker for any who has had children. Your parents must have been so distraught to see you struggling so, and of course you must have been a very strong child to have managed with these problems. The important thing is that you are so much better now. I wonder where you knee would be now if not for the fortunate landing, catching a football. Sometimes things happen that we could never imagine.
Thank you for sharing your story.
@tennisgolf I think we all to some extent feel differently as to what is acceptable in flex. My L knee is about 115. My ortho said he could do a lysis to give me more flex and I considered it, but then decided that what I have is fine. I have absolutely no pain. Sure, every now then I wish my flex was better but for me it’s simply not worth going through another surgery. From what I’ve heard the surgery itself is minor but you have to go through PT all over again and that’s a thought I don’t relish.
JK
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@tennisgolf : Impressive that you were able to play racquet sports after 4 months. I played tennis for decades, but after 8 months I still don’t feel confident enough to get back on the court. I’m concerned about the sideways-twisting motion, and the abrupt stops, putting too much stress on the knee.
@contentandwell : Lucky you in that you have absolutely no pain! I still have constant sensation ranging from a little soreness to twinges to moderate (2-3 level) pain pretty much most of the time. Does not stop me from doing most things, it is just irritating. And it really ramps up when I forget and try to quickly pull off a sock or tight shoe while standing (where normal people bend their leg with the heel sideways and raised.......... ouch!!!) I think I might trade exceptional flex for no pain..... or perhaps not.....