Knee Replacement

[Pax]

Seems recovery from knee replacement is a series of one step forward, two steps back, followed by the occasional burst forward, then a plateau. I seem to have had a forward burst this week! I walked around yesterday and for the first time in four and a half months I didn't notice my knee, it was magical.

[OakLeaf]

Yayyy! Here's to more forward bursts!

[ny biker]

Fantastic!!

I think your description is spot on -- recovery can be unpredictable and sometimes in the wrong direction. It takes much patience and perseverance.

Here's to many more magical days ahead!!

[Pax]

Thanks, I'm sure hoping this continues, the whole limping like im 90 was getting very old.

[Pax]

Just had my one year checkup on my knee implant... it is perfect!!! So happy about that!

The pain and swelling I've been dealing with are caused by some relatively rare kind of scar tissue on my quadriceps tendon, I can live with it or have more surgery to try and correct it. Now that I know what it is and know that exercise ameliorates the discomfort, I'll live with it.

[Catrin]

Congratulations!

Interesting about your scar tissue, hope you can find some relief. You might want to consider finding someone well skilled in the different types of active release techniques, including Graston (uses a tool rather than just fingers) to see what they can do about releasing that scar tissue in your tendon. I've had similar work done with scar tissue in my right hammie and quad a few years back (the year I tried to ride a gazillion miles) - and while it's not pleasant, it did wonders.

I don't know if you have a qualified practitioner in your region skilled enough to take something like this to - but if you are interested I can ask when I see my chiropracter in a couple of weeks. He is one of the most skilled around in these techniques, specializes in high-level professional sports players (he has been on the sidelines of a couple Super Bowls), and may well have an idea who in your area might be appropriate. Given your situation you certainly need the best/most qualified!

[ny biker]

Great news, Pax!!