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Pain after recent Knee Replacement. What is normal? For how long?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Apr 4, 2023 | Replies (102)
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@marc919

I've been doing all the exercises for 5 months and PT forever. I have gained strength but nothing helps my knee to bend more. My Dr told me I could play tennis after knee replacement and still contends I can return to the game in time. I still can just bend my knee enough to get in and out of a car. I had surgery on April 11. If I stand, my foot is 7 inches off the ground, not even close to running flexion. If my Dr wants to do a manipulation, I'll go for it. Please don't give this attitude to others, I would rather cash it in than give up on my passion in life.

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Sep 15, 2022

I understand Marc and I'm sorry for what you're going through. I ran 25 marathons (my life's passion) and my surgeon has been explicit, as is my research, no running on a knee replacement.

Tennis may be different, but I'd do my own research if I were you. I don't know what "manipulation" is. I know sometimes they will put patients under anesthesia and perform myofascial release to beak up scar tissue. But I don't know if that's the problem.

Ask your surgeon a lot of questions. Make a list. Google playing tennis after TKR. Please stay positive and let us all know how you're doing because we care about you.

All the best,

Joe

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