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Hello
I had a right TKR about 14 months ago and have extreme stiffness in that knee .
I have a stryker prosthesis and I was told by two MDs I cannot have an MRI .
I have since found out that I can and I think that’s the only way to find out whether it’s scar tissue or a malfittingprosthesis .
I cannot climb stairs well in my recumbent bike is a joke the first 15 minutes on it I struggle I just warm up and it takes me a long time to get into the rhythm of it and I won’t say it’s ever gentle on my knee. I only have 86° flexion and I’ve had to manipulations and 60 sessions of physical therapy .
So the first surgery was at the Baptist and I think I am heading into Boston again for a third opinion .
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Oh my goodness. That sounds terrible. I'm so sorry. I had a terrible experience at the Baptist. Well actually the surgical center in NH. Stephen P. Murphy. My scar tissue happened immediately. MUA. Then PT. Just finished my fourth round of PT. I've gotten to 130 but it seems to want to stay around 105-110. Good luck! I hope you find the relief you are seeking.
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@mwatts91757 There are so many great orthopedic doctors in Boston so you can’t go wrong if you choose carefully. A woman I know had a problem for two years and it was finally diagnosed and fixed by a Dr. Thornhill. I believe he’s at Brigham and Women’s. My TKR was done by Dr. Fitz at the same hospital. I think he’s great but I don’t know if he does revisions.
JK