KNEE REPLACEMENT PROBELMS

Bones, joints and muscles
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Dec. 2016 I had my right knee replaced.  4 months later I was still having trouble with range of motion and pain until I tripped one day while at work.  All of a sudden it let loose and began working properly.  April 24, 2017 I had the left knee replaced.  It is now 4 months later and I had to have manipulation 3 weeks ago because I still could not get the proper range of motion.  Now 3 weeks later I am still in pain 24/7.  I still don't have complete range of motion and I'm using dyno splints round the clock for range of motion and straightening.  Now my right knee is also hurting again.   I am also still doing PT twice a week.

It is normal to continue to be this way?

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As you know it can take months to heal completely but from what you say, sounds like you may have excess scar tissue forming or a condition like arthrofibrosis perhaps. Maybe best go back see your surgeon again for a review, due to having so much pain, to have other issues ruled out. Good luck, hope it resolves.

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Hi james,i got TKR 28th feb this year my bend was 50 and it just would not budge so got manipulation 18th july been going to physio twice a week bend just over 70 physio said there's more bend there also was back for my hospital app monday to see surgeon he told me to work hard with physio plus on my own i was happy as i thought i might get took back in,iv been back at work for three week's just part time iv not been bad walking could be better but i'm thinking that will happen as bend gets better,i'm off on holiday tomorrow for two week's of sunshinesmile and will keep up exercise as im wee bit worried i wont get the bend  physio and surgeon said 90 will be good for me im 55 yrs old,i really hope you get better and nothing worse when you'r in so much pain, go back to doc see what they say but as you see on this wonderful forum everyone's experience so different but you still get good advice,good luck james.