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ROMs and "windows of opportunity'

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jean04276
jean04276

I keep reading or hearing about the need to gain a good range of knee bend within the first six weeks after surgery or be left with limited range of movement hereafter. Can anybody confirm this or can i stop feeling panic as my own Rom is stuck on 60? With thanks.

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  • victoria11426
    victoria11426 jean04276

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    Hi jean,i got my TKR in feb this year my bend was only 50 after op so i got manipulation in july when i went for my follow up app my bend was 70 surgeon said to aim for 90 so im still going to physio once a week im back at work full time my bend 75 i do get stressed at times but my physio said it is a slow progress now and he seem's happy, im back at hospital for check up 20th nov so im trying my best with exercise at home as well as physio,i'm 55 yrs and really will be happy with 90 bend,i see on this forum someone said your bend keeps improving over 12/18 months so does give me hope,i wish you the best of luck and this forum is wonderful,x

    • jean04276
      jean04276 victoria11426

      Posted

      Thank you Victoria for your experience of manipulation. All best wishes for your future progress.
  • jenny80029
    jenny80029 jean04276

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    Panic is never good. Follow advice of your surgeon and physiotherapists and do exercises to the best of your ability. As far as I understand a common aim is for range of motion to be at 90 degrees by six weeks, but there seems a range of experiences in terms of how quickly or slowly people progress. I am not a medical professional though, so best to voice your concerns to those involved in your care and gain reassurance from them too.
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