MUA and Arthroscopic Adhesiolysis....anyone?
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Hi Everyone,
I'm 14 weeks post TKR and I've been told today that I need an MUA and arthroscopic Adhesiolysis. I have an extension of -30 and a bend of 80. Prior to surgery I had -30/50 so it has improved, obviously not enough though as I'm still in pain due to the angle of it.
I had a complicated surgery and don't just have the 'normal' TKR prosthesis. I have some other bits to strengthen the leg. My surgery took almost 4 hours.
I am actually really relieved that I need further surgery as I was starting to think I had done something wrong. My consultant said he considers it urgent for various reasons (one being I'm only 36 so the longer it's left, my muscles will strengthen considerably).
Whilst I know all about MUA, I haven't read about anyone else on here needing the Adhesiolysis (which is basically cutting the muscle away from where it's stuck). Has anyone had to have this done?
I have been told they hope to do this by keyhole but they may need to open up the leg again to reach parts.
I'm just interested to hear if this has been successful for anyone else.
Kath x
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Oldfatguy1 kathryn42410
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sarah87162 kathryn42410
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Good luck with it anyway.
A bend of 80 at 14 weeks is not good.
When I saw consultant at 6 weeks he said bend had to be 90 by then and I JUST got there by the skin of my teeth.
Take care and keep in touch
Praying for you
Love Sarah xxx
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suzanne09931 kathryn42410
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Mr_Ynot kathryn42410
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This is also my fear I saw my Surgeon this week at 8 weeks and my bend is only 60degrees went from 70 to 60 and hobbling there with numerous times the knee seizing up. He told me I will need to have MUA the scar tissues and tightness I'm getting isn't improving and the sooner the better being young and active and he doesn't want to leave it to late as it becomes more difficult, so I'm doing it next week (Fri).
I had faith the TKR would fix the original issue I had but didn't, my fear is if the MUA doesn't work will I be back again for further surgery..??
So right now I'm just trying to stay positive that the MUS will fix it...
kathryn42410 Mr_Ynot
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They already know that I need the additional procedure so I'm hopeful that both will help me. If I don't do these then the outcome is definitely not good for me. The complicated TKR already equates to a third revision for me, even though this is my first. As my leg is already so bent, it only has one way to go unless they can straighten it.
Please keep me posted on how you get on and I'll do the same.
Thanks for replying x
sarah87162 Mr_Ynot
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Take care and keep in touch
Praying for you
Love Sarah xxx
suzanne09931 kathryn42410
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kathryn42410 suzanne09931
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I really appreciate your update, it's lovely to hear a positive story xx
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