Connect
← Return to Scar tissue after knee replacement
Discussion
Scar tissue after knee replacement
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Apr 22 9:03am | Replies (1521)Comment receiving replies
Hi everyone - I'm another one with a prolonged recovery. I'm coming up on one year and still cannot walk stairs properly, especially going down. I have to echo what others have said about more "passive" PT. I've had the greatest relief from a talented PT who does myfascial release, massage, and cupping. She has her own office with a heated bed and the whole experience is very nurturing, a far cry from a room full of machines! I ride my stationary bike, too. Still, pain and problems with endurance continue.
I'm getting my second opinion next month because surgeons won't provide them until one year out. So I will post in July, if not sooner, when I've heard with the famous surgeon in Boston has to say!
Replies to "Hi everyone - I'm another one with a prolonged recovery. I'm coming up on one year..."
@babette I'm glad you are getting that 2nd opinion. At 4 months I kept telling Dr and PT's that something isn't right. My newer PT that is private has done wonders with myofascial release and massage for me too. At 6 months I was able to see a Dr that specializes in revisions and failed implants. He reviewed xrays and determined both (I had bilateral) knees were too large for my small frame. Good luck, I'll be waiting to see what your 2 nd opinion is.
@babette Your PT sounds great, I wish my therapist was as good as that, he was totally perplexed about doing "gentle" or passive PT. I will be looking forward to hearing what comes out of your July appointment.
@doodles418 that's great that you now have a reason for your pain. Will you go ahead and have the revision? I know you must dread another surgery but I'm sure it will be worth it if you do.
JK
My therapist tried to do the release on me but it didn’t work. I wish your therapist was in Kansas City!
Connect
Hi Babette, my surgery was in 10/18 and manual manipulation in 12/18. Stairs are difficult and goin down is much harder than going up, so I’m thinking it’s normal what your experiencing. Even while we are hiking terrain going up is easier than downhill. My mother has had both knees replaced 10 years ago + and she tells me what I’m experiencing, what your feeling is pretty normal. I am curious as to what your dr says in July and can’t wait to hear. I didn’t expect to be living like this at 55.