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Cold Laser Therapy for Scar Tissue After Knee Replacement?

Posted by babette @babette, Sep 12, 2018

Has anyone done this? How effective was/is it? Many thanks!

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JK | @contentandwell | Mar 6, 2019
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@babette - I was curious if you gave laser treatments a try. I’m doing acupuncture, dep tissue massage, myofacial release and Graston technique .gor my scar tissue. I have definitely seen improvement, but I’m a year out of TKR and was considering giving Lazer a shot. I haven’t looked into the cost yet. My chiropractor is just beginning to do it. Not sure if i’m Going to be his Guinea pig as he’s just getting his two hour certification this week. I can’t believe that’s all the training that’s needed...

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@golfshrink If you do decide to proceed with this I would suggest finding a more experienced doctor. The last thing you need is to be the doctor's "Guinea pig". I would find someone who has done many of these procedures.
Good luck with it.
JK

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timerdude | @timerdude | Mar 6, 2019

How long does a knee replacement last? 10 years? Then what? I have had mine for over 10 years and it squeaks when bending.

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Debbra Williams, Alumna Mentor | @debbraw | Mar 7, 2019
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How long does a knee replacement last? 10 years? Then what? I have had mine for over 10 years and it squeaks when bending.

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Hi @timerdude - I'm 68 and I've had two TKRs - one a couple of years ago and one in January of this year. I asked my doctor the same question and he said I would be 101 before I need another one! Later I was talking to my physical therapist and he said that years ago they only lasted about 15 years, but with the newer technology they were good for 30 years or so. He also said that if they do wear out, the worn part is the "plastic" padding between the metal. The metal doesn't wear out. He said that if it needs to be replaced it's just a matter of replacing the worn part - not getting a whole new knee. (His dad was a golfer and he had had a knee replacement years ago that needed more surgery because it "wore out.") Anyway, having said that, I would definitely encourage you to ask your surgeon. I'm curious, do you have pain, or just the squeaking?

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Debbra Williams, Alumna Mentor | @debbraw | Mar 7, 2019
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@babette - I was curious if you gave laser treatments a try. I’m doing acupuncture, dep tissue massage, myofacial release and Graston technique .gor my scar tissue. I have definitely seen improvement, but I’m a year out of TKR and was considering giving Lazer a shot. I haven’t looked into the cost yet. My chiropractor is just beginning to do it. Not sure if i’m Going to be his Guinea pig as he’s just getting his two hour certification this week. I can’t believe that’s all the training that’s needed...

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Hi @golfshrink - just wanted to update you... I started acupuncture on Tuesday. I think its really helping with the pain management. I believe I'll be totally off the oxycodone next week. And because the acupuncture reduces the swelling and increases circulation, I'm moving a lot better. Thanks for the encouragement!

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golfshrink | @golfshrink | Mar 7, 2019
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Hi @golfshrink - just wanted to update you... I started acupuncture on Tuesday. I think its really helping with the pain management. I believe I'll be totally off the oxycodone next week. And because the acupuncture reduces the swelling and increases circulation, I'm moving a lot better. Thanks for the encouragement!

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@babette

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golfshrink | @golfshrink | Mar 7, 2019
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I’m so glad! I continue to improve. It’s crazy after everything I’ve done to heal, to have such a relatively passive approach help so much. This week I made the most strides as my Dr did cupping surrounding my knees. The next day I woke up and was significantly better. Couldn’t be happier!

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timerdude | @timerdude | Mar 9, 2019
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What is cupping please

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Cupping is a Chinese method of using a cup like glass to suck the skin up at different places. Not good to have done if you do not care for bruising or at times bust tiny veins on skin. Not proven helpful. This is only a temporary treatment by mostly unskilled persons who claim to have “read” it somewhere and “might “ help!

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kneeproblem | @kneeproblem | Mar 9, 2019
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Cupping is a Chinese method of using a cup like glass to suck the skin up at different places. Not good to have done if you do not care for bruising or at times bust tiny veins on skin. Not proven helpful. This is only a temporary treatment by mostly unskilled persons who claim to have “read” it somewhere and “might “ help!

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Thanks

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