Scar tissue after knee replacement

I just got a small used stationary bike on Facebook marketplace for $40. I can’t use it yet, but after my arthroscopy I plan on doing just what you did, every 3 hours, 10 minutes, round the clock. When you’ve walked thru hell, there’s no reason to walk thru it again!

@katp - A stationary bike was a lifesaver for me. And even if you can't make it go all the way around, if you just push forward and backward as far as you can, it's good exercise. Could you try that?

@sparky233 - I am so sorry to hear about your pain and how long you have to wait to get an appointment for another assessment. Do you have any kind of pain meds to help?

Has anyone had or tried Ashtyn treatment? I read it’s highly effective. I had replacement surgery March 15 and scar tissue formed. Had manual manipulation May 23 and scar tissue came back even worse. Waiting to see surgeon again August 29th to see what we do now. Need this to stop! Hurts all the time, disrupts sleep and range of motion is getting worse! Saddest time of my whole life!

My pt treatment includes what they call scrapping. I saw the grass on and astym and 5hey all seem pretty similar. With what is happening to us it hardly seems possible that this will help. You describe exactly what I experience. Some days I feel like I might lose my mind. My dynamic brace is annoying but also calming when my knee gets crazy. These discussion boards help when the going gets tough. Thanks to everyone.

What is scrapping?

Arthroscopic lysis minimizes the chance of infection. How else are you going to get rid of the scar tissue? The only cases I have heard of is when someone fell and had a traumatic injury which broke the scar tissue. Constant personal and professional PT is crucial to making it work.

So far you are the only example of regained function. Where did you get treatment?

Has anyone had or tried Ashtyn treatment? I read it’s highly effective. I had replacement surgery March 15 and scar tissue formed. Had manual manipulation May 23 and scar tissue came back even worse. Waiting to see surgeon again August 29th to see what we do now. Need this to stop! Hurts all the time, disrupts sleep and range of motion is getting worse! Saddest time of my whole life!

I had to wait six months before arthrolysis. My DR. was concerned about infection. Outpatient, lasted about two hours because there was so much scar tissue. Aggressive PT (I even used my exercise bike for 10 minutes every three hours, set the alarm during the night). I had an MUA scheduled, Dr. wanted to scope me and if he found a lot of scar tissue he would perform lysis. Well, he found a lot of scar tissue and told my wife, while I was still under, that there was no way I would have broken through all that myself. Got 110 right away, had to work hard to get to 120. Some of the scar tissue has come back after a year.

Hi, it’s me again. Sorry to keep bugging you. I am in a lot of pain right now. You said you had the arthrolysis after 6 month. I am at 10 weeks and the pain is excruciating. How did you make it to 6 months? I have pain meds but the side effects are awful. The adhesions pull and rip. My leg is absolutely straight. If you have any tips, I would be so grateful. I’m in PA so your CA doc would probably not be an option. I don’t think I can do this. I will call my current OS tomorrow. In fact, I will email tonight. Did you h@ve any shots of cortisone into the bad knee? I’m grasping at anything. Thank you so much for all you’ve done for me so far.