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Scar tissue after knee replacement

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@kimbies1204

Hi...I am 2 1/2 years post-op, bilateral TKR and have had problems since day 1. They finally found both knees to be full of scar tissue, so I’m scheduled for the left, scope lysis of adhesions next week. Does anyone have experience with this procedure? I don’t want to mess up the recovery with too much or too little pt, exercise, etc. And I live by myself, what should I expect for recovery? Thank you!

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Dec 22, 2019

@kimbies1204 - problems with your TKR since Day 1 sounds like a tough road. You'll note I moved your post on adhesions after total knee replacement (TKR) here to an existing discussion on scar tissue after TKR so you can connect with members like @leithlane @bengalady @cheril252 @damewocane @contentandwell and others who may have input your situation with scar tissue and the scope lysis of adhesions.

Will you be doing any patient education at the hospital before this procedure? What day will you be having it?

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dduke | @dduke | Dec 22, 2019

I had that done and my Dr. was surprised there was so much scar tissue. I used my stationary bike every three hours after procedure (tiring, but I did not want the scar tissue to come back.) It worked quite well and I have been diligent about lunges, bike, walking, etc but it has come back after a year ( two years post TKR). Without the Lysis I probably would have very little movement. Good luck.

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