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Surgeon thinks I may have a tear 2 months after TKR

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 15, 2023 | Replies (18)
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@fran102

I called the surgeon’s office and learned that the possible tear I have is called a quadricep tendon tear.

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Jan 31, 2023

fran,

The quadriceps tendon is cut during TKR surgery to release the patella so it can be moved to the side. But that's a small cut that heals on its own, post-surgery. For my TKRs, no special post-op care was required. It was painful to the touch for a week or so, then fine.

MRIs are notoriously inconclusive identifying tears. I wonder if it's an aggravation from the surgery. Worth asking the surgeon.

And I don't know what kind of "manipulation" the surgeon is referring to, sorry. That's worth an explanation from the surgeon.

Can you describe your symptoms? Also the ROM should be greater than 95 by now. How have you done with the post-op rehab and at-home exercises?

Get well and please keep us posted.

Joe

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