barb1
new member
On 3-25-08 had total knee replacement. Leg got strong = didn't need cane or walker after 6 weeks - but could not get bend in knee over 95 degrees. Also had trouble with tight hamstring. First week in July had hospital manipulation under anesthetic to break up scar tissue. Doctor said joint was completely movable and was a success. However, since then I can get leg bend to 115 degrees, but cannot walk without cane or walker. Hamstring is extremely tight. Nothing seems to be working. Getting out of bed or sitting position for extended periods is excruciating. I have to shuffle for first ten or so steps until I can actually pick my foot up. Please - any suggestions? Will this improve on its own,or will it increasingly get worse? I'm almost to the five month point and expected to be a lot better by now. One good thing - my new knee does not hurt. Paint is in hamstring and calves.