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    MUA So much contraction over my incision!

    Checking in approaching week 11. Nothing much has changed except the dynamic brace is now at level 4. This means the flexion pressure has increased a bit. I wear it for about 5 hours each day, off and on. My pt flexion measures 60 and it still disappears as I walk out the door. I got a used...
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    MUA So much contraction over my incision!

    Me, again. Heading into 10 week anniversary. I am back at pt, only 2 times per week and doing NO pain producing activities. I guess I really made my point by taking the doctor’s comments from my last appointment. They are treating me very differently. I was ready to leave. I am resting...
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    MUA So much contraction over my incision!

    Morning, good remains to be seen. This will be my first day back to PT after a 7 day rest. I’ve asked my doc to specifically send his recommendations for no pain PT, but I have my doubts that he did. I will have to stand up for myself. If I come away from the session with bad feelings, I am...
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    MUA So much contraction over my incision!

    I shall listen, but it is so hard especially since the last 9 weeks have been a brain washing of “work, work, work or else your knee will never work properly”. I look forward to hearing about the massage. I want to run to another doctor for a second opinion. Scar tissue feels like an alien...
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    MUA So much contraction over my incision!

    Ok, now that I have the diagnosis of aggressive arthrofibrosis, does anyone have tips for dealing with the constant pulling and pain of the ever tightening scar tissue? I can live with Not being able to flex my knee. These sensations of pulling and tugging, even ripping, are incredible. Doc...
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    MUA So much contraction over my incision!

    I’m devastated, but resigned to try the rest and relaxation approach. The pain management part is difficult. I’ve used oxycodone (no more than 2,5mg /day) and flexeril ( no more than 3, 5mg/day) and lots of Tylenol. Celebrex (2, 200 mg/day) for the last 2 months has been changed to 75 mg...
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    MUA So much contraction over my incision!

    Thanks everyone. I just got back from os appointment. Not good news. I do have scar tissue and a swollen knee (remember I’m at 9 weeks). Here’s the bottom line. I need to be very gentle and rest my knee. So you bonesmart folks got it right! I am to take medication and keep pain managed...
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    MUA So much contraction over my incision!

    How did you go 4 years with a bad knee? Did you go to a new doctor for your revision? I’m concerned that any choice I make will be the wrong one. Thanks
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    MUA So much contraction over my incision!

    Can a doctor tell if this is NOT scar tissue? Is it too early for scar tissue to be so developed? It actually feels like wires surround my kneecap. How could I have such horrid flexion? On rising this AM I bet I don’t have 40. And I have pain, too. I’m a mess. Everyone els3 at pt can move...
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    MUA So much contraction over my incision!

    Swing to side, swing to front and back 40 Twist upper body, heel lifts, heel stretch, 40 Ham stretch, quad stretch,5 Stretch leg over bolster, dangle off table-hate both of these, hurt the most-5min Step stretch, standing squats, toe taps on step 40 Last Monday was my last pt as I have the x10...
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    MUA So much contraction over my incision!

    Hello, has anyone had scar tissue take over after your tkr? I’m 8 weeks from surgery, my rom is never better than 60. My knee feels like it’s encased in a football helmet. I need to make it through7 days till I see the doctor. I can’t imagine that this feeling is anything other than scar...
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    MUA So much contraction over my incision!

    Hi all, it is day 7 on my x10 home pt machine. I have the machine for 10 more days, the typical rental is about 17 days. I canceled my rehab pt session for tomorrow and for the next week, too. Not going back until fri, July 19 (advised by the rehab for Medicare continuing). I’m going to...
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    MUA So much contraction over my incision!

    I give you my permission.
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    MUA knee so stiff<<

    I’m so glad to find mention of the “banding” experience. I’ve described mine as piano wires wrapped around my knee cap and in all directions. I’m at 7weeks post op, 1 week mua, and am still at 40 degrees of flexion. It’s the “wires” that prohibit movement. The hope that they may go away is...
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    MUA So much contraction over my incision!

    Today will be 6 days of using the x10. My case is very different from most users. I’m at 7 weeks and have very limited flexion 0-30. Most sessions I start at 30 degrees and increase slowly over 45 minutes to to 45-50. 50 is my highest. At pt on Friday I got to 65 dangling off the table and...
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