Manipulation after TRKR

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7 months on from my TRKR i still dont have good bend my knee keeps giving way so my consultant is doing a manipulation in 2 weeks im dreading it but really want to get some normality back has anyone had this done my consultant says theres a high risk my leg may be broken im really unsure what to do

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  • Posted

    It may be caused by scar tissue which can form after surgery. The scar tissue does not allow you to fully bend or straighten your leg. Knee manipulation breaks up the scar tissue that has formed.

  • Posted

    My joints are stiff every day every time I get up when ive been sat down for a long period of time -but I think for me its an age thing.The hospital said something about if it continues the she'll have to look into it-

    Thats a ball Im not going to play - Its an age thing & Im sticking to it -after all Im 51 & 52 in a few weeks

    • Posted

      Have you tried ginger and turmeric?

    • Posted

      No -the only time I eat ginger is when I make a curry or stir fry

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