Connect
← Return to Scar tissue after knee replacement
Discussion
Scar tissue after knee replacement
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 10 8:31am | Replies (1550)Comment receiving replies
I had a knee replacement 14 months ago and still have knee pain and my IT band is still tight and gives me pain and my knee doesn’t bend far because of that. Really frustrated! Went for second opinion and doctor suggested manipulation but could cause other issues or arthroscopic surgery to clean out scar tissue.During pt I was doing great in the beginning but then started having back issues and sciatica so had to deal with both.Still can’t walk down stairs without stiffness and pain. Any suggestions?
Replies to "I had a knee replacement 14 months ago and still have knee pain and my IT..."
Hi hashra1 something I would try is myofascial release , I know I I talk about mfr all the time but I really believe in it because it helped me so much …I also found a chiropractor that does everything from cold and laser therapy to graston technique she is amazing….. water therapy also very helpful …I know you feel about surgery ….maybe try some of these other techniques I hope you find one or two helpful ….I can only tell you from my own experience water therapy and mfr worked wonders for me …., good luck
Connect
I am in the same situation, 14 months out and still have chronic pain, worse with stair’s, walking, biking and some even with swimming. Pretty much is the same level of pain as before surgery.
! Bone scan done but showed no infection tried nerve ablation but little effect. To try another in 6 months. To get second opinion soon I hope. Meanwhile tried shockwave therapy, acupuncture both did little or nothing. Want to see if focused shockwave will help if scar tissue is the problem. Pain doctor said could be “hardware “ problem which implies that another surgery would be done to try to correct but again no guarantee and could end up worse with more scar tissue. Get second opinion!