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Saw my OS's PA on Friday and was measured at 104 degrees flex. This is the best I have measured all along, but I am still "behind" at almost 9 weeks. Because I am young, 42, and measured at over 130 degrees before surgery, everyone (including me!) wants more.

However, the PA decided not to decide about an MUA and I have to go back in to see the OS when he is back from vacation (took the whole month of October off...must be nice) in three weeks to check my progress and decide if he wants to do an MUA to help me along.

Short of an MUA, I feel as if there is no "quick" way to achieve more ROM...and my main question is, does it have to be quick? Yes, I want more, and stretch every day, bending it as far as I can and holding it and then moving just a little deeper.

I guess I am confused. I am happy to have the MUA if that will help me get significant results, but my PT says I may only get another 4 or 5 degrees, which I can probably get on my own with continued work. But she also says "there's not much time" to get there. What is the truth?

For me the truth is that when I had my initial accident back in '83, I went from having this knee frozen at 45 degrees for 2 months following traction and was able to work it back up to over 130, but it took time. Is there something about a replacement that makes the rehab timeline different?

Thanks. Obsessing just a tad here...And now, off to PT...
 
Hey well its sounds like you have been thru alot.............i dont think the ROM is that bad.....Im sure you still have some swelling as well.......Just keep trying and wait till he gets back.......I hope you acheive what you want.............Im sure you will........) keep us posted...............) Im 42 as well and thought mine would be easier then it was .....but you will get there
 
Hi Jill,

I had a MUA when my new knee was 8 months old. It was done while having the second knee replaced and really, the MUA was a non event. My Rom was 115 but the main problem I had was the extension which was short by about 15 degrees. As a result of the MUA, my ROM increased to about 120-125 and my extension is close to zero. If you are offered a MUA, I say go for it even if it is 5 degrees. That's 5 closer to your goal and then you can continue to work from there to get even more.

BTW, I live in Warrenton and travel around the Beltway and over the Wilson everyday so we are really close. Good luck!
 
Thanks, Kim and Karen. I appreciate the feedback very much! I'm just going to go with the flow and see what happens. I'm trying to work hard but not too hard, which is a difficult balance to strike while trying to get back into having a life...

Karen, where did you have your surgery? Boy, I sure don't envy you that commute! Ugh! What a trooper you are.
 
but my PT says I may only get another 4 or 5 degrees, which I can probably get on my own with continued work. But she also says "there's not much time" to get there. What is the truth?

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Truth? There is no truth in that! You can go on adding degrees to your ROM for up to a year. People have posted testimonies to that on this forum. And if your ROM is already at 104 then I wouldn't think an MUA is necessary. For nine weeks, it's also pretty good. Far too soon to start panicking. Just keep plugging away at the exercises and you'll get there in the end.

You also stated the obvious

For me the truth is that when I had my initial accident back in '83, I went from having this knee frozen at 45 degrees for 2 months following traction and was able to work it back up to over 130, but it took time. Is there something about a replacement that makes the rehab timeline different?

There's nothing about a replacement that makes a difference. You've done it before and you can do it again. :thmb: Ignore the doom laden prophecies.
 
HYP,
Listen to Jo, When your OS gets back have a talk with him. But do not get bummed out, it does take more time for some of us.
 
Jill, my OS operates out of Reston Hospital. Where did you have yours done?

My commute is 55 miles each way. It takes me anywhere from 1 to 3 hours each way. On average, about 1 1/2 hours. I can't walk very fast but I've got a lead foot when the traffic allows.

You'll get there!
 
Karen, I had mine done at the Anderson Orthopedic Clinic/Mt. Vernon Hospital in Alexandria.

You are one brave woman with that commute! Thanks for the encouragement.
 
I'm familiar with Anderson Ortho Clinic. I went there to see if I was a candidate for hip resurfacing and I wasn't for a several reasons so the same OS that did my knees will do my hip. Reston is a really good hospital. They even give free massages to the patients on the ortho floor.

My husband and I have considered moving closer into the city next year to maybe Arlington but I'm not sure we can swing it with the housing market. I really love living out here but the commute is crazy. I know most people don't know about 66 but to just give others an idea, there are many vehicles with personalized licensed plates dedicated to how much they hate 66. It's a four lane, 21 mile backup every morning and every night.
 
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