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If you don’t mind, how does he know you have no scar tissue ? I’m having...
mind, how does he know you have no scar ... tissue ? ... I’m having same issue, TKR 5 years ago
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: Oct 9, 2019
I am 8 months out from my TKR and am having the scar tissue removal surgery...
I am 8 months out from my TKR and am ... having the scar tissue removal surgery ... have a history of generating too much scar ... tissue so I suspect my issue is genetic ... tissue.
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: Nov 9, 2018
JK... What I meant is I had arthroscopic surgery for a torn meniscus, moderate arthritis on...
to take care of pain until eventual TKR ... Did not resolve issue, though. ... Nothing to do with scar tissue, though
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: Oct 30, 2018
@golfshrink - I’m 54 and 8.5 months out and have been told the same regarding age,...
regarding age, difficulty in recovery and scar ... tissue. ... , the younger you are the harder a TKR
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: Dec 9, 2018
@kibe75, I had a right TKR in 2006. My recovery was awful. It was a combination...
@kibe75, I had a right TKR in 2006 ... difficult, and I had really aggressive scar ... tissue growth. ... Eventually I "popped" the scar tissue ... tissue at different rates.
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: Jan 16, 2018
I had TKR 18 months ago and the other 6 months ago. I still have pain...
I had TKR 18 months ago and the other ... still have pain and sensitivity in my scar ... an pain in knee I did PT with deep tissue
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: Jun 29, 2017
I bet to differ, if you have had success with your surgery wonderful. There is that...
I had so much scar tissue, in his words ... know how to stop the growth of the scar ... tissue in my knee which was the culprit ... Scar tissue is your worse enemy after ... TKR, for sone of us no amount of PT
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: Jul 27, 2023
And to the extent people getting a TKR can, they should build up strength in their...
And to the extent people getting a TKR ... strength in their leg(s) ahead of TKR ... There is a reason a PT gets TKR patients ... very likely increases the chances of scar ... tissue and lack of flexion/extension
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: May 19, 2023
I hate to say but revision surgery is the same as having tkr all over again...
revision surgery is the same as having tkr ... revision went well but I will always have issues ... with tightness and extra scarring because ... of first failed tkr….
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: May 22, 2023
My chiropractor was telling me after having tkr you have to work from feet up…. So...
chiropractor was telling me after having tkr ... with inserts in my shoes because of tkr ... feet and thigh helps break up any scar ... tissue…..been doing some cuping on ... Tkr and revision year apart …so yes
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: May 31, 2023
A second opinion is a very smart idea. I used a doc from a different company....
Two days after my TKR I felt like I ... the increased ROM didn't last, scar ... tissue formed in abundance, and the ... to remove the scar tissue but it came ... spend the necessary time to study your issues
Very thoughtful post Sherry. A few comments: 1. This isn't scientific, but my opinion is that...
Once a decision is made to have a TKR ... that with bone on bone, you need a TKR ... practiced what I preached and never gave scar ... tissue a chance! ... Scar tissue is the biggest threat to
Yes I had TKR Feb of 2023 had alot of difficulty with my recovery. My extension...
Yes I had TKR Feb of 2023 had alot of ... My surgeon deducted it must be scar ... tissue so May 2nd I had MUA it was very ... question about MUA I am not sure my issue ... was ever scar tissue as much as inflammation
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: May 8 11:32am
Good evening @persia, and a special invitation to get some additional and important information about your...
important information about your planned TKR ... #39;s start by jumping to your major issues ... That TKR knee will need the best support ... continue exercising post-surgery to avoid scar ... tissue build-up and i-band discomfort
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: Sep 28, 2023
Well said. After a TKR, 120 degrees of flexion is considered good, and is really all...
After a TKR, 120 degrees of flexion ... Scar tissue builds quickly unless the ... tissue. ... And scar tissue can't be stretched ... So please, if you're getting a TKR
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: Dec 30, 2023
4 open knee surgeries RK 2019 Root Repair to Meniscus - Dr. Josiah Duke - NC...
retired just after my surgery) 2022 TKR ... Paul Greenlaw 2023 – Scar Tissue removal ... RK – lost flexion- scar tissue too ... ordered MRI of my back due to thinking issue
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: Jul 16 11:40am
Hi Cathy - I am 5 1/2 weeks since my tkr. I am experiencing the same...
Cathy - I am 5 1/2 weeks since my tkr ... blood circulation and “soften” my scar ... tissue.
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: Jul 20 10:06am
My first tkr was to big that is why I was only able to get to...
My first tkr was to big that is why ... I also did Graston both help with scar ... tissue… good luck don’t give up
Discussion: TKR
Support Group: Joint Replacements
Posted: Jun 19 6:05am