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Heart sick have gained no ground after TKR and manipulation. Had surgery on Nov 8th

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susan59635
susan59635

I had TKR on Nov 8th and manipulation on March 8th because of ROM went to hospital with ROM at only 94 and extension at 16... went to therapy one hour after manipulation and the ROM was only 84 and the extension was 19. I have been I constant pain since Nov. I’m just totally tired of the pain and sick that I have no ROM. What should I do., I have appointment with surgeon tomorrow. Please let me know your thoughts 

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  • nuala16574
    nuala16574 susan59635

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    Really sorry to hear that Susan. Are you taking your pain meds and have you had physiotherapy since TKR. ? So important to have physio but seeing your surgeon tomorrow should help alleviate your worries by drawing attention to your issues. Best of luck. X
    • susan59635
      susan59635 nuala16574

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      Nuala, yes I had home therapy when sent home from hospital immediately when that ran out I immediately went to out patient therapy, when that didnt work I had manipulation, I have been in worse pain after the surgery than before and yes I have taken my pain meds, but can’t take as regularly as most because of a heart issue. I discouraged and tired of working very hard with no gain. I just don’t know what to do 
  • ColleenAdams
    ColleenAdams susan59635

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    I am heartsick for you- my first visit at 3 weeks was only flex of 88 and ext of 45- I chose no formal pt after weak sessions of home pt. My main goal is to keep the swelling  down so the knee CAN bend. Just start work on your own PT at home. Don't let time pass without you working a little bit several times a day.    Just try pushing it to the point of being uncomfortable but you don't have to hurt yourself. Do heel slides do extensions do it all and then ice forever 

    • Lorie3333
      Lorie3333 susan59635

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      i feel for you and this again has happened to me as the dr, blamed me always i pushed and pushed and they say your not working hard i know you are and am concerned for you. My doctor used to yell at me bend and kneel to the floor you receive an f you failed, it was and still is horrible all I wanted to do is ride a bike with my daughter now i can hardly walk get a second opinion and be stern with your doctor!!  CT scan MRI all of it!! 
  • martha08360
    martha08360 susan59635

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    oh I am sooo sorry.  94 ROM is good.  why manipulation?  was that horrible?  more pain?? I will not have that done...  I don't care if I walk stiff the rest of my life.....  hope you have good results at surgeon tomorrow.  Mine seems to have forgotten about me since my surgery.  

  • martha08360
    martha08360 susan59635

    Posted

    Pain Management???  I have a call into our pain management office where we live.

     

  • laurel65763
    laurel65763 susan59635

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    Sorry to hear this! Post op complications left me with 95 flexion and -45 extension.at 5 months post op. Surgeon said MUA would help but I had to work on extension. Scar tissue could be felt as hard spots and ridges around incision and back of knee. I started 3X weekly PT and weekly massage therapy to massage and gradually stretch muscles. To break up the scar tissue they both used a Gua Sha tool with magnesium lotion. Magnesium helps to relax muscles so I did Epsom salt baths nightly and did stretching exercises too. I also take a magnesium supplement daily. Leg warmers worn 24/7 help to keep muscles warm and flexible. Elevating and icing after exercising for twenty minutes then heat helped me. Over the winter, I sit in front of a portable heater to warm my leg and find it's easier to flex and extend. It took 8-10 weeks to break up the scar tissue. A JAS brace (in US needs prescription) worn 30 minutes 3X daily was important to gradually increase and hold stretch of muscles for extension and flexion. As scar tissue broke up, I was able to flex and extend gradually to now having flexion at 125 and extension at zero. I'm 67 and was determined to avoid surgery as he right knee needs replacement this year. I am better prepared for the next one! Swelling also affects flexion and extension 

    Good Luck!

  • Lorie3333
    Lorie3333 susan59635

    Posted

    OMG this is what happened to me a year and 4months ago!!!   And please let me know what happened today,  I am crippled and am looking for a new knee dr. to do it over and no one wants to, Where did you have it if you don't mind me asking and please let me know good luck!!

    • susan59635
      susan59635 Lorie3333

      Posted

      It didn’t go well now they want to do a 2nd manipulation in the office with no pain medians while I’m awake.  I’m sick I told think I can do it
    • laurel65763
      laurel65763 susan59635

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      If MUA didn't work under anesthesia, it makes no sense they would do it in an office with no pain control. If you have swelling, nerve or muscles that are hindering your ability to straighten and bend your leg, it seems it would be a traumatic experience. Will your doctor write a scrip for a JAS brace? It's a metal frame with a crank you control to very gradually bend your leg while strapped into the frame and then wear it for 30 minutes 3X daily. The therapist told me people get results within 3-6 months of use. It took me about 10 weeks. 

    • Lorie3333
      Lorie3333 susan59635

      Posted

      No way!!!!   OMG  I would not do this at all. You never told me where you had the operation. 
    • susan59635
      susan59635 Lorie3333

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      I’m sorry I had it at Baptist East Hospital sorry n Louisviile Ky
    • Lorie3333
      Lorie3333 susan59635

      Posted

      wow i thought you may say HSS Hope all goes well its so hard when something goes wrong they don't know what to do.

       

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