Knee Bend Problem

[Guest guest]

I am 6.5 weeks out from a total knee (Corin Rotaglide) however, me

knee bend is only 85 deg. Mr Doctor says to push it, but how hard do

you go? I don't mind the pain but I am frightened of doing damage.

There is talk that if you don't get it back in the first 8 weeks

that's it, your stuck, is this true, I am very worried.

Any input welcome.

Bill.

[Guest guest]

Aren't you going to physical therapy? Your PT can help you. Yes, you

need to push it hard...it is going to hurt. If scar tissue develops and

the bend doesn't come back sometimes they have to put you to sleep and

the surgeon manipulates the knee to break up the scar tissue and get the

bend. Work hard. I have had a normal replacement on my right knee and

am on my 3rd revision (replacement) of my left knee due to 2

infections...however, my at home PT after the surgery had a goal of 95

within 2 weeks after surgery in order to get ahead of the scar tissue

and get to the 110+ desired outcome. Every knee is different as well

though.

Harold

On Mon, Dec 15, 2008 at 8:17 AM, Bill wrote:

I am 6.5 weeks out from a total knee (Corin Rotaglide) however, me

knee bend is only 85 deg. Mr Doctor says to push it, but how hard do

you go? I don't mind the pain but I am frightened of doing damage.

There is talk that if you don't get it back in the first 8 weeks

that's it, your stuck, is this true, I am very worried.

Any input welcome.

Bill.