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Scar tissue removal - is it the right thing to do?
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Apr 23 7:43am | Replies (37)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for your insight and input. I did do exercises etc. I was very active prior to surgery, in the gym, road biking, walking daily, kayaking etc. I went into PT immediately after surgery and worked hard. When scar tissue began reforming is when the restrictions started. I did many sessions of PT after that only to have my knee blow up with fluid. I have been on this journey for 4 years, all during that time, I have done the work. My last session of PT, my surgeon ceased PT due to my knee swelling to the point of me not being able to walk. I have spent the last 3 months letting it "settle down" so he could perform the scar tissue removal surgery. I am doing my best to remain positive throughout this process. I have good days and bad days. Living with the ongoing pain daily with every step I take is wrenching. It can put you in a bad dark place. I am ready to see the light.
Again, thank you for all you insight.
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I hear you …. Some of us we do everything and then some and still get scar tissue …. I am like you …. I develop scar tissue very quickly even my incision from tkr healed very quickly that was dr first sign I healed quicker …most people who have tkr they can do exercise and go to the gym and break through scar tissue , unfortunately for me was not like that still fighting the fight 10 1/2 month’s revision finally breaking the scar tissue wall lol well I hope it continues I like you and others I get swollen and have to stop everything and go backwards a little….. it’s frustrating but I am still doing mfr, Graston technique, massage , recently I tried reiki form of energy healing…. Well I think was more of a massage but my knee did not like the massage I won’t do that again ….. but I want to try reiki again with someone else…. I also am going to try acupuncture can’t hurt right …I find and try different alternatives but I am nowhere where you are right now, I am 61 been dealing with this almost 2 years but I actually getting somewhere right now…. Hope it continues….. but I understand you wanting to go for surgery to remove scar tissue …… but I would also have a plan in place to focus on trying to break down scar tissue as it develops … there are some new techniques…. Some are pricy …. I pay out of pocket for everything …. But it is worth it most of the time I feel lol…. Good luck to you speedy recovery….
I understand! I am 57 and had a TKR in Jan 2023 left knee. I was SUPER active before (yes kayaking as well) and my healing and progress is very slow. I did prehab for 3 months and then have been doing intensive PT since surgery. I have no opinion on what you should do---too many people have opinions about what I should be doing and ask me why I am not healing better/faster. I just wanted you to know there are other people like you that were athletes before and are struggling after. I could list all the things I have tried but there is no way to definitively determine what works and what is not really helping. I know you said your surgery is tomorrow and I hope that provides some relief!
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So sorry krenn. Damn you have done all the right things. I don't understand how the scar tissue can be so pervasive in someone so active.
Has the surgeon given you any ideas on how to keep the scar tissue from coming back? It can't be due to lack of activity.
I wish you the best.