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7.5 weeks post TKR

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pat99452
pat99452

I have been doing well I thought. 100% straight and at 128 degrees at PT. No change in amount of exercises or movement but suddenly knee is extremely tight with very poor ability to bend. Only thing I can think is that I have been doing exercises in evening versus morning. Would that cause tightness if I went to bed after exercising? Pain in lower calf and inside knee. Would appreciate thoughts 

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  • carol8104
    carol8104 pat99452

    Posted

    You are doing good! Why are you still doing PT at that degree?  I stopped at 120 degrees!
    • pat99452
      pat99452 carol8104

      Posted

      Hi Carol, I no longer go to a therapist ; I just do my home exercises to be certain I maintain while i’m Still healing 
  • Saint2012
    Saint2012 pat99452

    Posted

    Hi Pat I am where you are at post op.I too have tight calf Mus lea and quads.I was told my walk because of pain caused this I walked flaring my foot out for 5 years which is why I pay now tight IT band and calf muscle

    Hope this helped

  • carol8104
    carol8104 pat99452

    Posted

    MY foot never flared out until after this surgery. The doctor puts you up on a block during the surgery, they rotated your pelvis. You need to go to a chiropractor and get your pelvis put into alignment and it may take several adjustments. This will also decrease your knee pain.
  • trees1234
    trees1234 pat99452

    Posted

    Is it swollen Pat? Swelling and fluid could cause all of this as I am currently finding out. 
    • pat99452
      pat99452 trees1234

      Posted

      No, thankfully there is minimal swelling but I appreciate the question. Sorry you’re having that. This is definitely s marathon 
  • trees1234
    trees1234 pat99452

    Posted

    It most certainly is and when you think your on the up your knee gives you a gentle reminder that it’s not lol. 
    • pat99452
      pat99452 trees1234

      Posted

      So very true. Other surgeries I have had and broken bones don’t compare with this. Hang in there!!
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