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Has anyone had a tight band feeling after total knee replacement?

Posted by mhort1213 @mhort1213, Feb 28, 2019

I am 8 weeks post TKR and have had this very tight band around my knee since week one. My Dr at 6 wks says it is normal and will go away. Has anyone else had this and did it go away and when?

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ezas123 | @ezas123 | Dec 26, 2022
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I used tape also very helpful …. The picture I showed I was taped for swelling was like 2 months ago …..there are many ways to tape …. But yes very helpful …

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Theresa are the pics for swelling
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ezas123 | @ezas123 | Dec 27, 2022
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I used tape also very helpful …. The picture I showed I was taped for swelling was like 2 months ago …..there are many ways to tape …. But yes very helpful …

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Here are the pics

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slmichie | @slmichie1969 | Jan 11, 2023
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Wow, that's certainly not encouraging. How is your range of motion with the tightness? My ROM is excellent so I don't think it's scar tissue. Hopeful mine will go away and praying all works out for you as well.

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I still have right band feeling 24/7 for almost 11 years. My theory is is from the 4 MUA I had. Two on ken three on other breaking up scar tissue. I’ve had therapist and massage person tell me it is fascia which makes sense. My dr could never figure it out.

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slmichie | @slmichie1969 | Jan 11, 2023
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Hi I am one of those people who asked about the tight band if it as normal. Well I am now 8 weeks out I had a mua at 6 weeks the tight band went away …after mua was going well for day or two i finally got to 80 degrees going well until inflammation put a stop to it all my knee could not handle therapy everyday after the mua….. my therapist said we needed to back of a little well I might be at 70 now little disappointed thought for sure I be further along. I have a great physical therapist he listens to me we come up with different game plans as we go….I am looking possibly getting another mua but I am going to ask for steroids also maybe help with some of the inflammation….I go dr on Tuesday so we will see.

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I’ve had therapist and massage person tell me that the MUA breaks up scar tissue but then the fascia each time grows I. Different directions. And forms a mesh/web like thing inside. Makes sense because I had knees done three months apart. MUA done 3 times on one knee and 2 on other and both knees still after 11 years feel exactly same right hand feeling 24/7. Never went away. I do have at least 120 degree rom. I’ve done cupping on myself which inthink is the answer just don’t do often enough.

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ezas123 | @ezas123 | Jan 12, 2023

I am little over 5 months out of revision, I have done graston and cupping …. But I stopped everything I went back to basics after setback….. now I do pool . Mfr and exercise , stretches nothing crazy ……my knee has been feeling so much better …. I just feel tight at times like I need a really good stretch but when I stretch don’t get what I am looking for…. I know that sounds strange…..cupping interesting how often do you do? Does it help with the tight feeling inside?

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fef | @fef | Jan 13, 2023
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I am little over 5 months out of revision, I have done graston and cupping …. But I stopped everything I went back to basics after setback….. now I do pool . Mfr and exercise , stretches nothing crazy ……my knee has been feeling so much better …. I just feel tight at times like I need a really good stretch but when I stretch don’t get what I am looking for…. I know that sounds strange…..cupping interesting how often do you do? Does it help with the tight feeling inside?

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Try drinking more water! Always make sure you keep limber, walking and bike riding are two of the best exercises and lastly, and most important check with your doctor or his PA.
Good luck!

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Jan 14, 2023
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Try drinking more water! Always make sure you keep limber, walking and bike riding are two of the best exercises and lastly, and most important check with your doctor or his PA.
Good luck!

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Agreed. Sationary bike riding, at any place or resistance, just seems good for my knees after TKR. I mostly do resistance training, but try to get on the bike for 20-30 minutes at least twice a week. And a lot of water is always a good idea. Thanks!

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ezas123 | @ezas123 | Jan 14, 2023
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Try drinking more water! Always make sure you keep limber, walking and bike riding are two of the best exercises and lastly, and most important check with your doctor or his PA.
Good luck!

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Thank you

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fef | @fef | Jan 17, 2023

You are most welcome!
Hopefully it will work.
Robert

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bwilson1114 | @bwilson1114 | Feb 22, 2023

Has anyone had the sensation of an ace bandage being wrapped tightly around the new knee joint?

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