Knee Replacement 3 weeks in

Posted by nathanvictor @nathanvictor, 1 day ago

Hi everyone,
So I recently had a knee replacement. On the day after surgery my ROM was at around 85. The physio was happy enough and and Docs to send me home. On the next day my knee blew up. Swollen as anything.
I literally had very little ROM for the first 12 days after surgery.
I just had my first Physio appointment and I’m sitting at 65. She was reasonably happy but I’m still getting swelling which seems to prevent me from bending more.
I think atm with exercises I’m at the 80 mark but still having difficulty.
Everywhere I read the expectations are 90-100. This gets me worried.
I’m pushing hard but can only budge as far as the knee wants to go.
Any feedback or advice?

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karenheller | @karenheller | 18 hours ago

Stay in close touch with your surgical team. Below 90 degrees usually requires Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA). Also, don’t push too hard in PT, as that increases inflammation and swelling. Your PT should guide your level of effort. Good luck.

ted37 | @ted37 | 16 hours ago

Wow, that’s not good sign. Most good results start at 100-115. My 87 y.o. Sister had 112 to start but had done lot of pre-surgery prep, swimming/bike, They will tell u it is scar tissue.