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Had half knee replacement, then manipulation. Still really painful four months on

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Knackeredknees
Knackeredknees

I had a half knee replacement in February this year. All went well but I struggled to get it to bend. My surgeon and physio kept telling me ' it will come'. Sadly it never did and reluctantly he performed an MUA (manipulation under anaesthetic) where they did find a restriction. I am now four months post knee replacement and one month post MUA. I have the bend but the pain is worse than my pre op pain. I am still doing physio, trying to keep my weight down and walking (which is really painful). On bad days I have to take Codeine and at night I take Codeine as it's so uncomfortable. My surgeon says this is not unusual and it can take 12-18 months until it's right. Please someone tell me the pain will get better! I currently wish I hadn't had it done! Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

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  • debbie08326
    debbie08326 Knackeredknees

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    I had a partial knee replacement five years ago in May. And I would say it probably did take me I don't know 8 to 12 months for me to really feel good. And now as the years have gone along and even actually I feel as though it's gotten better. Sadly now I did something to the same knee but on the inside. I'm in so much pain I can barely walk I want to cry I was helping my mother do gardening. I don't even do my own gardening LOL it feels like I tore something. So I have an appointment Tuesday and I know they're going to tell me I need a total knee replacement I don't even have words for how upset I am right now.

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