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8 weeks in from tkr still doing exercises on bike mainly but knee still stiff, also get muscle spasms at night in operated leg is this a common problem.

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  • Saint2012
    Saint2012 Guest

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    I am 7 weeks post o.o and I have tightness due to Muscles which are shortened due to my old walk compared to now.My old walk I protected a bad knee flaring my foot out now my leg was positioned straight walk.Yes muscle spasms especially at night is common.Is your knee still swelled?I know mine is,which contributes to my tightness.Good luck to you hope you heel quickly
  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX Guest

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    Stiffness will decease over time imperceptibly. By your one-tear anniversary it will be a minor annoyance if not totally gone.  Docs say it can last to some degree 12-18 months.  I'm over 2 years and still get a bit from time to time if I don't stay active.

    Consider asking you doc to add a muscle relaxer like Flexeril.  I used that plus Percocet at the beginning.  Tailed the Percocet off first, then the Flexeril a month later.  Remember that two months is still very early in a year-long recovery.  The knee takes a long time to heal.

  • linda84382
    linda84382 Guest

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    I am only 4 weeks out and the swelling and stiffness is a constant problem. I have had restless legs for years in this leg. Is that what you mean by spasms? I had tkr on my other leg in 2011 and all stiffness was gone by 3 months. Praying you improve soon. The stiffness is the worst.
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