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Scar Tissue Around Knee After TKR
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My body makes scar tissue rapidly. I have had my knee replaced twice manipulated once and scoped once with the same results. I have aggressively participated in physical therapy. After my last procedure I went directly to a swing bed to get Therapy two times a day for a week to get a good start. The 3 times a week for 3 months with the same results. 70 degrees is all I have. I am 6' 2" tall so being tall even makes it more difficult. I am looking for answers. I am 71 so I am to young just to accept this is it. Any advice is appreciated.
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I am searching for post TKR problems. My surgery was on 2-19-24 and I have been having PT ever since. My ROM is still only 75 degrees and I am very discouraged. I also had the manipulation done on 4-12-24. I went to my surgeon today and he suggested a "revision of the components" which means another knee surgery!!! He says I don't have scar tissue. How does he know that., my PT thinks I do!!
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Welcome @pupwud, I moved your question about scar tissue after TKR to this existing discussion in the Joint Replacements support group (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/joint-replacements/)
See:
- Scar Tissue Around Knee After TKR: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/scar-tissue-around-knee-after-tkr/
I did this so you can read previous posts and connect with other members like @flaredhead @ezas123 @heyjoe415 @mpirruccel @swimmergirl @dmk @noethewja and many others.
You may also be interested in this older discussion with current posts:
- How do you treat excess scarring after TKR? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-do-you-treat-excess-scarring-after-tkr/