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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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  • lmacfrd
    lmacfrd lucy83861

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    I am 5 weeks post op. Got 115 degrees on the bend. Continue to ice it frequently and take Advil or Tylenol or aleve to decrease swelling. Must do stretching exercises three times day. The stationary bike helps a lot. The pt has to stretch the knee and also straighten the knee even if it hurts! No pain, no gain!
  • mommermom
    mommermom lucy83861

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    I am at 5 weeks post op. PT and exercises at home are helping but I still cannot get my leg straight- bending is a little easier. I attribute a great deal of this to swelling and stiffness. This can make walking very tiresome in a short amount of time. A few days ago I started swimming and I couldn't believe how much better I felt. I am able to walk without a cane and only use it when I'm out and about for stability. I am so anxious for this stiffness to subside but this forum has helped me realize that persistence, patience, and time will probably resolve my issues.

    • CHICO_MARX
      CHICO_MARX mommermom

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      Five weeks..."Kneebie"...  

      "You've only just begun." - The Carpenters, 1976

      Took me 10 weeks of PT to go from -14 / +84 to -1 / +123.  Straight is not just a number...it's a state of mind.  See it...do it.  This takes time, patience and strength.  It's a painful; journey but you WILL get there.  If you hurry, the knee will swell and set you back.

      "Don't do dat." - Arnold Schwarzwenneger, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines

      The stiffness will lessen but could take 12-18 moths to be barely noticeable.  Again...patience.

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