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lucy83861
lucy83861

i can't bend knee very well after 5 weeks, and won't lay flat. I'm so worried about this, any information from anyone for my concerns? 

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  • jenny80029
    jenny80029 lucy83861

    Posted

    Are you in UK and care you having some physiotherapy input? What Have you been told to expect by professionals?
    • lucy83861
      lucy83861 jenny80029

      Posted

      I'm doing p.t. 2 times a week,   Have total 15 scheduled Little over halfway done I just wished I could bend it more and stretch it more I think I'm like just 90° I can deal with the pain and swelling I just want to be where I should be

    • lucy83861
      lucy83861

      Posted

      No I'm not in the UK I'm in the US I started five weeks postop yesterday

    • jenny80029
      jenny80029 lucy83861

      Posted

      Where should you be? Swelling reduces range of motion a lot ...it takes some people longer than others. Keep doing exercises, and for the majority of people it will come. I think I was around 90 at five weeks. I am now 13 weeks post op and 130, with 0 extension. But most of the improvement came at ten weeks onwards, when swelling much less. Don't panic...early days!

    • lucy83861
      lucy83861 jenny80029

      Posted

      I'm almost 6 weeksrange of motion is still not good enough I don't think I only have 95%

    • jenny80029
      jenny80029 lucy83861

      Posted

      Try not to worry, just keep at gently stretching and bending, and reduce swelling as much as you can.
  • wendy24221
    wendy24221 lucy83861

    Posted

    Hi Lucy

    Do you have a lot of swelling?  Some people have lots of swelling and others have hardly any.  This can affect how far your knee will bend and the harder you try, the worse it gets.

  • melanie49919
    melanie49919 lucy83861

    Posted

    Lucy keep up the excersises and the hard work will pay off .Meds and ice it will all come good . its a long journey.  I am 11 weeks 120 bend and nearly flat stretch. walking is good with out stick or crutches.you will get there. Pain meds at night but thats for my other knee. This site has given me lots of advice so just ask and someone will have the answer.

       

    • lucy83861
      lucy83861 melanie49919

      Posted

      I'm having a pretty hard time with the straight out stretch, getting concerned. It's not like I'm not trying someone a try harder I don't want to end up with a limp when I had a limp before the surgery

    • jenny80029
      jenny80029 lucy83861

      Posted

      I had a limp too! Did you have a flexion deformity? Mine was -10. I felt anxious too, but as said, it is a long process. It also can be very painful at back of knee...leg is not used to it! Take a look at my profile info, and maybe my blog, if you are interested. Write a lot there! Much later on...around 9 weeks, I started adding 4kg weight on top of thigh when doing the"knee hang" exercises but consult with your physio. I would say , be patient, and just continue gentle stretches...it will come. Rushing is counter productive, and will just aggravate knee. It has been through a lot, never forget that. Chopped!

    • Midge65
      Midge65 lucy83861

      Posted

      Hi Lucy, I am also 5 weeks post op and still have a lot of swelling. I have great days where I do really well with exercises and then bad days where it gets very painful. My bend is about 90. But I feel that improving if only by a small fraction every day. I find the extension stretches far more painful and make the knee swell even more. It is a slow process but I believe we will get there eventually. Keep up the good work!
  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX lucy83861

    Posted

    Early.  I started PT at 3-4 weeks -14 / +84.  Took 10 more weeks to get to -1 / +123.  At 15 months, I'm 0 / +133.  You've just started...this takes time...and work.

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