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Has anyone had a tight band feeling after total knee replacement?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 11 6:49pm | Replies (811)
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I had TKR on Jan 25, 2018 and although I have good ROM, I also suffer with a tight band feeling around my lower knee and an area of pain on the outside of my knee. After 3 cortisone shots I'm now back in PT with Astym treatment. So far no further relief and told it's scar tissue. I'll give it a few more weeks of PT, but afraid I may just have to deal with the pain. Someone just told me about Prolotherapy. Has anyone done Prolotherapy for knee pain after TKR?

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dixiedog | @dixiedog | Dec 10, 2019

I have considered trying Astym but my PT doesn’t feel it will work for several reasons, many as he doesn’t think scar tissue is the root cause of my pain. However, I have used it on my hip but minimal relief. My biggest issue with this that you can’t do on your own to carry over after therapy is done.
I read up on Prolotherapy and it’s an interesting theory (how it works) but the evidence to support it for optimal outcomes is very limited. When they mention the cost, upwards to $1000, I am assuming it’s per injection and several injections are suggested. I look forwards to hearing others experience with this.

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