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How do you treat excess scarring after TKR?
I had TKR on my left knee Dec 2013. Had poor ROM performance with PT and had MUA after 3 months. Recovery from MUA was most painful experience ever and totally ineffective. As time went on ROM got worse as scar tissue took over knee. Sep 2014 I had left knee revision to remove scar tissue and had right kne TKR. 3 more months of PT and right knee recovered much better than left as left knee once again grew excessive scar tissue. Dec 2015 I had a 2nd revision on left knee to remove scar tissue and surgeon said if this didn't work he may have to replace remove appliance and start over. 3 more months of PT and ROM got worse with PT as scar tissue grew back again. ROM in left knee is about 70. As each day goes on pain increases with no improvement in site. Surgeon says that appliance is fine and there is no more he can do. Is there any solution to my problem. Contacted Mayo for help.
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Would the Mayo Clinic in Florida be easier for you to get to ? They have an Orthopedic Surgeon who uses a technique that has been very succesful with Hip replacement. NO INCISION OF MAJOR MUSCLES !!!! THEY MOVE MUSCLE AWAY FROM KNEE AND REMOVE DAMAGED KNEE,REPLACE WITH NEW TKR !!!! I read about this on the Mayo Clinic web site .
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1 ReactionCheck Mayo web site about TKR with no muscle incision....It's done at the Florida Mayo Clinic.
I would HOPE that your Ortho Dr. can prescribe Marinol for Your pain !!!
Low doses of percocet work well but I would rather stop the opiads.
My son and grandchildren live in Minneapolis so I can go to the Mayo and visit them too.
I Had knee replacement Dec 5 2021 on left knee. As of September 21 I have limited ROM -100 degrees. Have been going to gymn and water aerobics 2x week. Should I still continue with rhis or consider manipulation which I rather not. Still experiencing tightness and some swelling.
Correction surgery waS May 5 2021
@jmacvol I have scarring and adhesions from my TKR, also. I joined a Facebook group called Arthrofibrosis Support… @arthrofibrosissupport
The people in that group have experienced the same thing and have a wealth of knowledge about arthrofibrosis (if that is what you have) and it’s treatment.
It has given me a lot of hope and it does help to know I’m not alone in this. So many people suffer from the same exact thing. I’m hopeful because next week I have a consultation with an orthopedist in a different city who treats people with problems like this. If you can, I encourage you to check out the Facebook Group!
Gene from IL same here with unable to stand and walk for even shorten distances. Scar tissue and my 2n knee rplcmt. Looking forward to my Jan appmt at Mayo Clinic's Ortho Dept.
Hi I can relate I am 3 months out had issues from the beginning….I am at 70 degrees I exercise every 3 hours at home and knee feels stiff all the time Thank god I found this support group …. I went to my first water therapy last week which I know will help …. But most important thing I have done for my recovery I reached out to Maria Gennetti she was very nice made me feel comfortable she does mfr release I found through this link …. I seen her for first time yesterday yes it was somewhat painful but bare able…. Right after our session I felt it my knee was not so stiff and tight it was incredible ….. another important thing is this morning not as stiff as usual….. i slept on my side for first time since tkr was great best night sleep in months …. So I am feeling so good about mfr is going to work ……so if you have not tried I would …I know it is expensive but if it get me back to work we’ll than I pay off my credit card. Lol no seriously my knee has not felt this good sine tkr I hope it stays I let you know….. feeling good having hope been a while thank you for putting the people I need in front of me God and I do the foot work
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