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I’m due for 1st knee replacement in 4 weeks. Have been told already some patients will be recommended to receive treatment for scar buildup breaking under sedation. The treatment causes muscle pain for first couple of days after the procedure but allows for a notable improvement in knee mobility. IDK if I will be a candidate until my first week post checkup from my surgeon. From the beginning my doctor has told me you must keep moving.
You may want to discuss this with your doctor. Blessings and best to you.
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If this is manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) procedure, I think if your range of motion hasn’t reached 90° yet it is a good idea to do it. Don’t wait longer than 8-12 weeks post TKR or you may run risk of bone fracture, and make sure you are confident of your surgeon (# of times they have done the procedure, and make sure he/she doesn’t bend knee too far). Most importantly, go directly to PT after the procedure, and have 10 days of PT after with a competent PT. Best outcome this way. Hope you’ll do well without all of that. Most people are good with regular sessions of PT for 8-10 weeks as soon as you’re able after TKR.
I’ve had (1) TKR, an MUA with a fracture 8 weeks after only achieving 50° ; revision and scar tissue removal 7 months later, followed in 8 weeks with an MUA. I’m worst case scenario, and pretty well versed on some of these issues.
Good LuckWishes to you!