Scar tissue after knee replacement

I wish someone with experience would answer your question....I'd like to know as well.

@toromama and @wojo It's just my non medical patient opinion but I doubt if anyone can answer the question you are asking just because everyone is different as to healing process. That said here is some information I found that talks about it...

"How long does scar tissue continue to grow after surgery?
Scars can take up to 1 year to mature fully and go through four stages of healing. This slow process may explain why some people do not experience scar tissue pain immediately. Initially, the scarring may look minimal, but over 4–6 weeks, the scar may get bigger or become raised, firm, and thick. Jun 29, 2020" - Scar tissue pain: What it feels like, why it happens, and treatment: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/scar-tissue-pain

I too have a major knee prob. 2 1/2 yrs. post-op.Knee is still awful. Also have hi alum.levels in my blood. Was told my knee is S & N Genesis 2-no carbon,Chromium but a mysterious compound. Maybe ceramics but no proof. Please contact me.

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I had an appointment with my surgeon today regarding the tightness/heaviness in my knees. He measured my ROM at 105 in both knees. He has me scheduled for a MUA on both knees next Tuesday. I'll have it done in the morning and then start daily PT that same day...every day for 2 weeks and then tapered down from there. He said he had one patient that he had to do an MUA on every year for 3 years before it got better. He avoids the arthroscopic cleanouts because of the potential for infection. Praying this works!

I had TKR on both knees. Right done 11-4-19 second 2-5-20 and both tight. My ROM was just at 90 when pushing it. I was never given mua I guess because pre op rom was sane as it is now but I was completely functional prior to surgery and not now. Terrible tightness that gets worse as the day progresses. I had enough. It is now a year. Mua only done 3 mos out by most. My one surgeon that did my one knee wouldnt do it, the other one agreed and done yesterday. I submitted a study from NIH Efficacy of mua at different intervals. He manipulated mr to 120 degrees and I start therapy today. Im sore walking gently knowing therapy is going to be tough to push to the limits not easy. Wish I could take advil but my kidney functions tells me not to by family doctor. Have hydrocodone but too strong. May need to take half before my session.

@buickturboman Did you have a chance to scroll through the discussion I have linked below?

- Knee pain post surgery https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/knee-pain-post-surgery/

I have gone to a massage therapist. Not very happy with my overall status 7 months post-op.

I’m three years out and started PT again. You know – the stretching fun part of PT?! Six weeks and I’m actually making pretty good progress. Hoping to keep myself away from the scalpel again

What pain meds were you on and how long?