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Scar tissue after knee replacement

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Feb 17 5:23pm | Replies (1518)

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@killerbees

I am so very sorry for what you are going through. Had TKR almost 7 mths ago. Problems too, but I work the heck out of it to keep from getting scar tissue. Its still swollen and feels like it moves the wrong direction and a doc here said he thought the implant was to large as I am petite. I think he is right. My surgeon keeps saying "Its fine" so I have seen two others for second opinons. One doc on a recent trip to Mayo....but I had to fight to get to see the ortho I wanted and that will be the one who does my other knee....not staying in my state and letting them screw up the other knee! I had a surgeon friend tell me the "won't see you for a year, its still healing" line is because most states have 1 year statute of limitations if the patient has to have other surgeries due to first not being done correctly. I talk to many others who have had TKR and are back out playing tennis in 6 mths and others who tell me horror stories. It all comes down to you, the patient, not accepting their excuses and being a tenacious advocate for yourself. I would not be walking today, if I hadn't refused the 15 surgeons excuses, "Oh you are in pieces after your surgery and none of us know how to put you back together again. Sorry but you will have to live in a wheelchair." My response was, "oh no I won't because I'm going to find a surgeon who knows how to put the pieces back together again!" And, thank the Lord I did find two ortho trauma surgeons at Mayo who had ideas of how to do it and, even tho the said the odds were stacked against me, they agreed to give me a chance to get my life back again. We had many hurdles to climb, but I refused to give up because I knew I would walk, hike, swim, travel and take care of myself again. Don't give up, keep researching to find a doc who might have other ideas and can help you. Good luck friend.

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This morning, 12 days until my arthroscopic surgery, I don’t have the stamina or fight that you have. I thank you, sincerely, for sharing it. I know what I need to do, but right now, in pain, I don’t have a fight in me. For every strong person like you there are multiple people like me. I will reread your post often. Blessings, k

You're right. A friends son was a competitive skier, and had 14 surgeries on his injured knee. No help. Finally went to big city hospital in Philadelphia, and doctor told him they hadn't fixed to problem. He did surgery, and the don is now fine. Scary, isn't it!

@killerbees @damewocane I am a very strong advocate of doing your research and getting recommendations before choosing your surgeon. The skill of the surgeon is the most important priority. I really did a lot of research and had personal recommendations before choosing the surgeon to do my second TKR and I have been extremely happy with it. There was a lot of pain for about 6 or 7 weeks and the surgeon himself was concerned, seeing me often during that period, but then it suddenly lifted overnight! He is, in my opinion, the best. Plus, I have the Conformis knee, custom made for the patient. That helps too. I was in such extreme pain before my first TKR that I chose the surgeon who could see me first. My knee is OK, I don't have the problems that I hear about on here. but it is not as good as the second one.

@katp Good luck on your surgery. Please let us know how it goes, and don't be discouraged with pain initially. It will hopefully suddenly improve as mine did.

@babette When is your surgery scheduled? I hope you too keep us informed. It sounds as if you have done great research in choosing your doctor so I'm sure it will be a success.
JK