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Scar tissue after knee replacement
I had knee replacement surgery 6 weeks ago . Through PT I have been working on breaking up the scar tissue only for it to regrow by the time I get back to PT two days later. I have been massaging at home, using a hand held massager and roller. It is painful and swollen. I am getting very disheartened. Any suggestions as to what else I can do. Has anyone had laser treatments to break up scar tissue? Were they effective?
@gailfaith Iwas unaware they took the TKR machine away why ?it helped so many people after knee surgery, the more I read about the health system taking away the more scared I get just read medicare,Medicaid want to stop people who where in nursing homes then hospital from going back to nursing home ,what is this government doing to us who need these options for care.Like CBD . Also.
They claim that they did studies and found no difference between patients that used the machine and those that did not. Makes no sense to me. Doing nothing while watching TV vs your leg moving is no comparison.
I rented it on my own for 2 extra months and paid out of pocket
What kind of doctor did this procedure. I had a THR 8 months ago. Had an intraoperative fracture that was set with a wire curclage. Initially did well. Developed iliopsoas tendonitis which after 5 months has improved somewhat. Have full range of motion but hip area is very tight – it feels like someone has placed tight strings around my upper leg and butt nusckes and are pulling them in oppositedirections. I have numbness, tingling and pain that is not related to the tendinitis. Recently had mri if hip and also of pelvic and lateral hip sensory nerves. Both showed significant fibrous adhesions. The Otho, not the one who did the surgery, said the scars were caused by the anterior approach and that if I had them removed they would come back. The neurologist and nerve mri diagnosed entrapment of the lateral cutaneous femoral nerve probably from scar tissue. The neurologist said the condition is permanant but I could have the sensory nerve cut to alleviate the pain and that it should be done by a plastic surgeon. She did not know anyone that did this. Most if the time I am more bothered by the tightness. I’m interested in attempting to have the scar tissue removed or at least would like a consult but do not know what kind of doctor does this. Any ideas?
What’s the brand of knee brace
I had a RTKR in April 2018. My the end of May, I had so much scar tissue that I couldn’t even get up from a seated position ir extend my leg without excruciating pain and crepitus. Scar tissue had frozen my patella, and the ROM was nearly non existent. Had an arthroscopic lysis of adhesions yesterday, and actually feel better despite the surgical pain and swelling. Now on a mission to find out what caused the problem and keep it from happening again!
YIKES – I have to give in to TKR on MON. 7/30. Had stem cells, may be I should have gone out of the country to get cells from Placenta. After delivery, Drs. can throw placenta in trash or put it in our bodies. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle or discard. Pick one!
I also had arthroscopic lysis two weeks ago. The first night I did not sleep, set the alarm for every two hours, stretched, rode exercycle and iced. The next three nights I set the alarm for 2:30 am got up and did my routine. Since then I have been doing the routine every three hours except for 6 hours at night. Resting ROM 105, stressed ROM 120. Need to get my resting ROM up.
I had TKR 2 years ago and can bend my knee very well, but it is still swollen due to scar tissue, which does not want to break up. My tendons are still sore – patella tendon and the LCL- they are still giviing me trouble and pain. Does anybody have the same problem ?
@briard, same damn thing. I've had numerous scopes, cortisone within 2 years. Going for a 4th scope I think.
I hope you do real well! ❤️ I’m sorry the stem cells weren’t enough of a success!
Wow! Apparently we are 1-3% of knees. Trying to get to the bottom of this scar tissue, aka arthrofibrosis! I hope your scope offers you relief!
I had left knee done June 2017. Was a breeze. Blew through it. Had right knee four weeks ago and my knee hurts EVERYWHERE. Top sides back. The surgeon says all looks good. Loves my bending numbers as does the therapist. But two days after PT I am hobbling again. I’m trying to get back to driving. My school bus. These posts have been awesome. I thought it was only me. I’m nauseated all the time with little appetite. Speedy recovery to you all