Recent content by mfb

  1. M

    TKR 2 weeks post op

    I use an iPad so I can't use a mouse as described in making a signature. Anyway July 13, 2015 was surgery date. I also started a new thread because "2 weeks post op" doesn't represent where I'm at and I don't know how to change the subject?
  2. M

    TKR 2 weeks post op

    Thanks! Can u tell me how long since the knee replacement?
  3. M

    TKR 2 weeks post op

    3 months post op with 90 degree ROM, pain, stiffness. Doctor took a little fluid out, and injected steroid directly into knee. Wants to do an MUA this Tuesday which will be 3½ months post op. The steroid has alleviated 90% of the pain. I can ride my stationary bike. I use a Dynasplint. If I...
  4. M

    TKR 2 weeks post op

    Ouch! Hope yours goes away! The diagnosis of scar tissue came 5 weeks post op. "Some people heal quickly and develope scar tissue. Some people do very little therapy and breeze through recovery. Everyone is different". I'm sure we've all heard this. We are treating current scar tissue which the...
  5. M

    TKR 2 weeks post op

    I'm on my third day with a dyna splint set at "6". This used 3x daily 1/2 hour per session. It's fine the first 10 minutes then it stinks for 20. Anybody ever use? The guy that came to the house was the first person that talked optimistically. Sure we'll gain 5-7 degrees per week. Currently at...
  6. M

    TKR 2 weeks post op

    I appreciate your response. It's tough to choose the painful route. And I understand how well people have done with less aggresive therapy. But when I'm told (convincingly) that it's scar tissue, and if I stop when I hit that "wall" then that will continue to be my ROM, which made sense. If...
  7. M

    TKR 2 weeks post op

    5 1/2 weeks, the physicians assistant stated I had poor ROM due to scar tissue. It's scar tissue "because when we bend the knee it's like hitting a wall". So basically, before MUH, we are going to try steroids, an adjustable brace that I can set to bend the leg while I'm sitting, work harder...
  8. M

    TKR 2 weeks post op

    Thanks so much for the input. Such a contradiction from "take it easy" to "you'd better improve or there will be consequences". I actually had both responses from 2 doctors in the same practice! I still get contradictions from nurse when I ask if I'm in trouble at 87* 5 weeks. Anyway my first...
  9. M

    TKR 2 weeks post op

    ive been doing my best as well as pt 3x weekly and we seem to be stuck at about 87degrees. Straightness is good, pain level acceptable. I can walk for 20-30 minutes without cane. Wake up at night angry that they may say I need manipulation (tues appt) when I've done everything I can. I'm angry...
  10. M

    TKR 2 weeks post op

    Had TKR left knee two weeks ago Monday. 48 hours in 12 room recovery facility. Rehab consisted of walking with walker and using steps. Home with an application on my iPad called Force Therapeutics to get me through the first two weeks. This was a bad idea. After a great deal of frustration...
  11. M

    24 hour recovery?

    Oh yes. My spouse. Although I'm hoping to not be in need too long?
  12. M

    24 hour recovery?

    Hi, I'm having a TKR on July 13, dr. Sharkey, Rothman Institute. Have a great 12 year old hip, so sticking with same Doctor/Hospital. Recovery is at Physicians Care Surgical Hospital. 12 beds, owned by Rothman. They expect to send me home approximately 24 hours or less after surgery, with at...
  13. M

    2015 July Sparklers - Are you having knee surgery in July?

    July 13 ltkr.....currently have a rthr Rothman Institue
  14. M

    Advice on knee type and doctor

    Yup, except mine. But Rothman Inst. does so that's not a bad choice.
  15. M

    Advice on knee type and doctor

    Thanks for all the info. FYI I live in Essex county NJ. Also I'm not sure how to reply to individual responses on this forum. Anyway, HSS would be the place, although Rothman institute in Phil. was an amazing experience for hip replacement. Now I have to see if HSS takes Amerihealth and start...
Back
Top Bottom