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Scar tissue after knee replacement
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It has been 1 1/2 years since my TKR. Prior to surgery i could do everything just arthritis pain. After surgery and PT. My knees are horrible. Top doctors did my knees. Xrays look great, scar tissue seems to be the culprit. MUA on one knee to 120 degrees, but neither one can go past 80-85 degreed and my life is really crappy, rely on lift chair, knees get tight and hurtful. One of my Dr said i need to live with it, scar tissue grows back if you have surgery, other Dr said he dosent want to make my situation worse, surgery is trauma to the knee, use cbd and do my best. I dont want to stay like this. Ive heard of the Iovera treatment yo temp deaden nerves but would prefer a real fix, but dosent seem to be one.
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Hello, buickturboman,
My left TKR was done June, 2019. I unfortunately had a blood clot, hematoma, and foot drop from the operation trauma along with severe swelling Hospital and nursing homes for 4 months. I also got a n infection 2 months after surgery . You mentioned Iovera and you are the first person I have heard mention it. None of my very experienced doctors have heard of the procedure except the initial surgeon and his helper who highly recommended it. ( I switched docs due to all the difficulties and lack of trust)
Two years out now I still can’t feel most of my calf ankle and especially my toes. PT has helped a great deal especially with the foot drop. My ROM seems good, maybe 120, but I am disappointed b/c of the constant numbness and nerve firings. I can’t for sure say Iovera was to blame for all this, but I would avoid this treatment if I were you.
ANYONE ELSE ON HERE HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH IOVERA??
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Unfortunately I'm right there with you.