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Limited ROM after total knee replacement.

Posted by Ozziegee @ozziegee, Jul 7, 2017

Hi, I seem to be stuck around 90 degree ROM following tkr surgery 20 weeks ago. I went to PT for two months and have been doing post op stretches and exercises daily. I've had constant swelling ever since the surgery and recovery has been very slow because of it. I've also had several prior surgeries on the same knee so figure scar tissue is at least a big part of the problem. I was wondering what options are available to me without doing a MUA? Any thoughts or suggestions?

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JK | @contentandwell | May 26, 2019
In reply to @donheads "I had knee replacement surgery in June last year.l had good movement at first. Then l..." + (show)
@donheads

I had knee replacement surgery in June last year.l had good movement at first. Then l started to be not able to bend my knee and struggle to go up and down stairs. I attended some physical therapy sessions and on the bike possibly extended to far,, causing severe pain. I was wondering if l could have damaged the replacement, or moved it. I have had a manipulation and also x Ray. Which shows no damage. Have constant swelling also. I did all the exercises daily. I will be seeing the surgeon next week. Do not really want to have any more surgery. Any suggestions on how l could improve this?.

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Hi @donheads and welcome to Connect from me also. Have you seen your doctor yet? I don't think you can really know anything until you do see him. I doubt the bike would have damaged it, I used the bike a lot, gradually moving the seat more and more forward. I hope your surgeon has some suggestions for you that will not involve additional surgery. I can understand completely not wanting to have to do that. I am interested in hearing what the surgeon does say.
JK

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