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Tight Knees
Both my knees feel like they have tight rubber bands around them. It is very difficult to walk. I have Arthritis and had a TKR but that did not correct my problem! What is it that I have?
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I am 2 1/2 years out and my right TKR is still very tight and get's stiff no matter how much I exercise or stretch. It's a way of life. Also, many times when one is corrected it will cause issues with your gait and affect the other knee or lower back because you walk much different. Keep doing your exercises and what you can and hopefully it will lessen. I don't know how far out you are after the TKR but it can take some time. Dr. might shed more light but this is my experience.
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Have you seen your orthopedic knee specialist recently? How long ago did you have surgery?
Have you had updated imaging (X-ray and MRI)?
Did you do extensive physical therapy after surgery to minimize scar tissue?
1. https://www.kneepaincentersofamerica.com/blog/tight-band-feeling-after-tkr
2. https://simplyaginghealthy.com/it-band-pain-after-total-knee-replacement/
3. https://www.healthline.com/health/total-knee-replacement-surgery/arthrofibrosis
4. https://mykneereplacementrecovery.com/recovery/tight-it-band-after-knee-replacement/