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Soreness and stiffness 10 months post TKR

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jun 8 9:10am | Replies (61)
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I did 7 months of pre-op PT and got my knee to 132 degrees. Post-op I struggle to get to 100 and occasionally 108. I was bone on bone and had a lot of arthritis pre surgery. Against my surgeon's advice, I opted to have an MUA at the 3 month mark as I needed to try to do something to get ROM back and get rid of the horrific pain and swelling. Scar tissue is very difficult to deal with. I am now 13 month from LTKR and have a 132 ROM. It has been hard work and diligence and there were no guarantees. I still have some pain and stiffness, but determined not to go backward. I have been lucky.

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Jun 1 6:29am

Hi again Mia. 132 degrees ROM is exceptional. Post TKR, surgeons and therapists are happy if a patient achieves 120 degrees. I got to 130, right where you are.

Did you benefit from the MUA? I find it so strange that you built up scar tissue in spite of doing all the rehab. As you noted, we are all different.

You have a strong will and are very determined - necessary elements for a good TKR recovery.

Thanks Mia.

Joe

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