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Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jul 20, 2019 | Replies (39)
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Exactly one year ago this month (February) I had partial knee replacement. Now, I am suffering from stiffness and pain if I stand too long. I know it has a lot to do with scar tissue. Is it too late to start trying to move or breakup the scar tissue? I was thinking of trying the Astym or the Groston therapies to release the scar tissue or at least break it up. Has anyone had this done?
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@joanlam My TKR was in October, 2017. I have no pain but I do not have the flex I would like. I think once it gets beyond a year it is a bit late to break up scar tissue but your doctor and/or physical therapist would of course be more knowledgeable about that.
If you do go forward with either I will be interested in hearing how they work out for you.
I was thinking about a lysis procedure but I am wondering if it's worth it. My flex is not that bad, somewhere between 115 and 118 I believe. Lysis gives you 5 - 10% more. Do I really want to go through all of that to gain that much? I'm not sure.
I googled Astym and Graston therapy and both sound interesting. Do you know if these are generally covered by insurance?
JK