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Tightness right accross my knee

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valsam34437
valsam34437

Hello everyone valsam poppin up again here

im 5 n. Half weeks post op now and last couple days ive noticed im struggling to walk properly not that i walk to far anyways .

i have this like gripping tightness across the middle part of my knee, i know im a bit of a bionic woman now but has anyone else had this..

its stoppin me from doin much at all help !! 

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  • Aunt_Dee
    Aunt_Dee valsam34437

    Posted

    Oh yes! My whole knee is tight, actually my whole leg is tight especially above the new knee cap and my calf. Am told its still from swelling. I am 6 weeks out today but also had large toe synthetic joint implant same leg last week.
  • ronnie41565
    ronnie41565 valsam34437

    Posted

    I am 4 1/2 months out from my tkr and still get that tightness around my knee. But it's not as bad as when I was at 5 weeks like you. I know it is a real pain to deal with but it does get better. Keep moving your knee and stretching helps.That is what I do is stretch my knee whenever it gets tight it helps

  • Pibpaula
    Pibpaula valsam34437

    Posted

    Indeed! I’m told it’s common and can take a year to wear off completely! My knee felt like a lump of concrete at your stage. Now (3 months) it just feels like a lump of wood in a vice. I’m hoping it will get better soon! 
  • USAVascular
    USAVascular valsam34437

    Posted

    It can be a sign of joint pain, but still there may be any other cause also.You should immediately consult with some specialist for treatment. Take care.
  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX valsam34437

    Posted

    Tightness (stiffness, a band-like feeling, etc.) is totally normal and will decrease over time.  It may linger as long as 18 months or more although most of the sensation is usually gone by a year.  All of a sudden you may feel some and then can't remember the last time you had it.  Typical.  At 21+ months, I notice it when I've sat for extended periods of time and then get up...but even that's very rare.  Meh...  No big deal.

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