Scar tissue after knee replacement

Hi Kathy - that seems like a long time - I would at least call the doctor's office and describe what you are seeing/feeling - especially the warmth and increasing size. As my daughters, both RN's would say, "They took my x-ray vision away, so I don't know what it is." Our family standard for these things is 7 days and no improvement (or getting worse) seek medical advice.
Sue

Thanks. It has been 6 days since the surgeon saw it so I’ll give it a few more days and then call if no improvement. I appreciate the advice.
Kathy

I would not wait until 8/24 to see Doc. I had similar problem and had to go back in for a manipulation due to scar tissue

Thanks. I have no issue with range of motion. It is mainly very tender/sore and ugly (protruding). The “knot” appears to be under the skin as when I move the skin, the knot stays put and it is very hard.
I contacted my surgeon and if no better by the first of August, I will go in again. Thanks!

I had surgery on the back of my knee six weeks ago. (Not a replacement)
I had a lump the size of a golf ball at the incision site, hard and not movable. Doctor did a needle aspiration and removed a blood clot and quite a bit of fluid.
I’m a massage therapist and work on scar tissue. If there’s pain and swelling on board, I don’t work it until the tissue has calmed down. It’s never too late to work on scar tissue. Don’t rush it!

Scar tissue after surgery is a normal process following surgery. It's important to allow the body time to heal and scar naturally since scars tighten up. In fact, most people who've had knee surgery notice that they have less pain in the weeks after the surgery because of this natural tightening response from their scar tissue.
However, it can be a little slower going in some cases where general anesthesia required for certain conditions results in more risk of delayed surgical recovery due to increased toxicity levels and increased risk for infection post-surgically. When recovering from surgery it is advisable not to do any deep jogging or jumping rope until at least six weeks post-surgery so as not to add too much pressure on parts of the body susceptible to injury following surgery.

I also had mako TKR at Mercy Hospital in Baltimore, MD. It was 2 yrs. ago and I have a lot of tightness, heaviness and pain. Second opinion dr. wants to do another surgery which isn't going to happen! I have great ROM but have hyperextension which makes me feel like it will give out when walking. Let me know if you find an answer. I wish you luck.

Looking forward here to visiting the clinic in March for additional review. 2nd knee has failed me. Gene S. Ret. FF.

In my experience an excellent surgeon, a top notch physical therapist and very dedicated hard work is the key . I have had RTS, and TKR.. of course there can be other rare things to happen that need to be addressed. My military surgeon does X-rays post op every time I see him to check hardware. Still do dry needling for my RTS as I tend to overdue: my therapist is young but has lots certifications. These exercises are a lifetime commitment.

I am 4 months post op and had MUA 6 weeks ago. Last achieved 110 degree flexion. Stiff very quickly even after Physio. Why?