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@mclgracie I can understand why you would not want a second TKR under those circumstances. It is just the scar tissued that is standing in your way? How was your ROM after the reconstruction? Did it improve and then get worse again?
I know little about this, I have had two TKRs but if I have scar tissue it's not severe. My ROM never got beyond around 118 in one knee and 120 in the other -- depending on who does the measuring.
@donheads When we are in pain or have a medical problem it really does affect us. I have had other issues and am feeling somewhat down about them. I am retired, but they have made me rather cantankerous at home and with friends. What does the doctor say about your lack of any flex? Is that from scar tissue also?
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Thank you for understanding. Unsolved knee issues like low ROM (about 26) creates another issue - - Not enough exercising! Thus, there becomes a weight gain challenge. More weight = more pain. Gain1 pound = 4 pounds of additional weight on the bad and the worse knees. I do not know who to go to. I'm still pushing to do work for my church and Historic Society and American Legion Auxiliary volunteering does make me very tired. But I still have an open mind to any suggestions..Thanks.
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Thank you for your reply. My consultant and surgeon have said they do not think it is scar tissue. I have had a MRI scan to check that the replacement was measured correctly. So all l can do is wait for my second opinion.