Swelling and Scar Tissue | Knee Surgery Recovery

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Swelling and Scar Tissue After Knee Surgery.
This is one of the biggest challenges for recovery.
Swelling and scar tissue in the knee after knee surgery and total knee replacement is one of the biggest challenges for recovery and can ruin a good surgery if it goes unchecked.
To avoid long-term problems with your knee you need to avoid swelling and scar tissue. Lisa Alarcon, Director of Physical Therapy, explains the impact of swelling and scar tissue as related to total knee arthroplasty: knee replacement surgery. Lisa has had thousands of her clients at Michigan Community VNA on the X10 Knee Recovery System. They use this new knee recovery technology for all of their total knee replacement patients.
If you lose the battle against swelling and scar tissue you will face limited motion for the rest of your life. In many cases, those with poor range of motion go through another procedure a 1-2 months after surgery called a MUA (Manipulation Under Anesthesia) which breaks through the scar tissue. These patients then have to start their PT from the beginning.
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[@PJEwingNYC]

This is one of the most detailed and useful explanations of scar tissue I have ever seen. For anyone considering knee replacement (or other knee surgeries) this might be the best 10 minutes you spend getting ready.

[@mrypllw]

Yasss, I'm 5 wks out TKR and I've learned a lot. My surgeon should have spent 10 min making sure my hospital physical therapy knew what she was doing.

[@X10Therapy]

There are a lot of videos about knee replacement on the internet... on KZbin. We are so proud of this one - it has helped thousands of people understand what is going on during the recovery process. Lisa Alarcon does such a great job here - so grateful for her assistance in spreading the word about this crucial subject. Watch every minute - is worth the trip.

[@erikleto7359]

I agree, great job explaining the challenges. I was rear ended on my motorcycle and had a completed degloving from the knee to my hip. Because of this, I have more factors impacting my range of motion. It's painful, but you have to keep pushing! Awesome video, wish I had access to this machine.

[@maxinerose2010]

This lady is smart! If I ever need a knee surgery I hope she is around to look after me... and that X10, too.

[@janicestevens8469]

Best explanation on joint movement and fibrosis I’ve heard yet. This is amazing. I had really bad fibrosis prior to to surgery due to injuries to the knee and arthritis. I worked on it with a rolling pin! This would have been so much better!

[@X10Therapy]

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[@X10Therapy]

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[@pcGAMEZguy]

Best explanation that I've heard, well done.

[@juanitaharmon8771]

Excellent information for non believers!

[@X10Therapy]

Thanks Juanita!

[@lynnmaurer5102]

X10Therapy going to Orlando I July to fo this machine yay!!

[@charlesmahone9516]

You are on point keep up the good work ...

[@user-ti2xi9bd4u]

Very clear explanation by the way. good job

[@chrisstewart8259]

I had a TKR about 7 weeks ago, I could get 90 degress flexion after 2 to 3 weeks, I was lucky but also very determined to avoid scar tissue. I've since progressed to about 110 degrees but despite exercises and pushing the pain barrier, my knee doesn't seem to want to flex past the 110 mark. I'm trying to beat that but there's been no improvement for weeks. If I really push it at the gym with leg extensions and leg curls, leg presses etc, it blows up like a balloon. Any ideas or comparisons are very welcome, but I'll keep trying meanwhile.

[@joshuaryan1673]

Great video, but all this contradicts what I've been told from my surgeon with regards to a bucket handle tear of the meniscus post op. 9 sutures to fix my knee, ice, elevation, no bending for 4 weeks minimum. Knee joint has limited blood flow, so clotting is encouraged for as long as possible around the repair to ensure it heals correctly. In Germany for the same operation Dr will actually place the knee in a cast for 6 weeks! I am 4 weeks post op about to start physio therapy, I feel for everyone who goes through this it's extremely debilitating and alot of patience required, 8 myself have become a zombie, can't wait to get moving again!

[@michaelwhite592]

Almost same here but at week 7 im having issues bending past 70degrees

[@Hillsboroslinger]

Interesting. Thank you so much!

[@robertwoodworth9463]

I just checked in to using the x10 , they don’t have a contract with my insurance ( anthem blue cross ) my cost delivery and set up - technician ( 900$ - rental 100$ per day - minimum three weeks rental ) . I’m 8 weeks out from total knee replacement- stuck at 105 degrees max the last 2 to 3 weeks, therapy 2 times a week, lots of swelling. Getting ready for scar tissue removal and ablation. 3 grand out of pocket is just out of the question right now, too bad I can see the benefits of using it.

[@pateannarino3521]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@elsiepersall7432]

Had both knees and a shoulder replaced in a 6 month period. It’s been 14 months since the first knee was done and it is painful and doesn’t bend well. The other is great as is the shoulder, no problem. I don’t understand why the 1 st knee is like this. When sitting in a chair the knee goes numb with pressure on the back of my leg, feels unstable . I walk 2 miles a day and ride my bike 2 miles a day too. Leg just feels heavy and hurts from the knee to the hip. Feels tight across the top of the knee, and has a little knot on o e side.

[@syedzaffar2518]

Hey Doc. I am 28.I had ACL reconstruction and lateral miniscus repair three and half months ago. I have only gained 110 degrees of flexion and I have 2 to three degrees extension lag. Please help me with your advice.

[@nettarose9310]

The best video thus far Thank you so much

[@nancyjoseph330]

Where can i find this

[@nancyjoseph330]

Where can i find this in cleveland ohio

[@Capt_McNuggetDMZ]

Had patella reconstruction. 6 months post op only 90 degrees. Scar tissue is a bitch

[@specialized29er86]

Oh I see you don't answer questions this is only an advertisement to promote the X10 machine.

[@MultiAbdulquadir]

Hi nice to share such information

[@coringtonbaldwin7629]

Great explanation

[@debbiewilliams3363]

I am 2 weeks + 2 days post TKR and unfortunately Jarred my leg one day last week. Since then I have only just got it back to 90 degree flex and still can’t lift my leg straight up off the bed. Feeling thoroughly fed up with all atm and seriously regret having had the surgery. I am in the uk, whilst in hospital there was 2 lots of physio a day. Once released you’re on your own.

[@mrypllw]

@hanselxy I'm wondering the same thing.

[@mrypllw]

@hanselxy I understand why people never check back at least once.

[@Gross028]

I had bone tumor removed from my left knee. My distal(bottom part) femur was removed completely. I had to settle with temporary straight implant for 5 months coz endoprosthesis are expensive as f. For 5 months my leg was just hold straight. Then i finly get 2 afford the mutars distal femur prosthesis and now i am 8 weeks post surgery doing aggressive therapy with a 90° active rom. My PT is having hard time crossing 100° passively coz of super stiff muscle around my patella. I have pain in my patella area whenever i do leg extension.

[@bt9124]

Poor darling. Good luck & keep up the good work.

[@jocelineperez8011]

Hi Time Purse, I’m so glad I saw your comment! I recently had a tumor removed in my left distal tumor as well!! Can you please give an update of how it’s going? I’m barely 3 weeks in after having the same surgery, and I can’t even bend my knee at all. Please help? I hope you’re doing well now!

[@jocelineperez8011]

*femur

[@salih8496]

@@jocelineperez8011 Can you bend your knee now

[@jocelineperez8011]

@@salih8496 Yes!!! It’s been 4 months since my surgery and I’m able to bend my knee to 98 degrees!!! Slowly but surely I’ll get to 120 one day

[@prateeksahni5618]

After patella sugrey want to increase motion of knee

[@ronspannermanread]

i cant move around after TKR because i twisted my ankle its been 5 weeks will this affect my movement in the future im worried that i wont be able to move good can anybody help please and advise me

[@janicestevens8469]

Massage and stretch the muscles around your knee and thigh. I use lotion or coconut oil to make it easier. My thigh was totally frozen up with fibrosis from prior injury and arthritis and it’s really helped my range of motion and the swelling. Best of luck!

[@ignaciosevil1944]

X10 I just had a tibial avulsion surjery to repair. 10 Days after op. I’ve been told to have 3 more weeks of complete rest with the brace. Do you approve? Since I broke bone and not ligament is it different?

[@gautamdihingia2383]

a broken patela after surgery can band 100% ?

[@lifewithjimmy4389]

I never scar! My skin heals nice. But it’s been 5 weeks since a total knee replacement. The skins still swollen n making it hard to bend. I ice it n try n get the swelling down n bend it as much as I can but once I sit for an hour the swelling n stiffness comes back! 😳what about steroids by mouth? Might get swelling down?

[@rtyuu999]

Hi, I am in a similar boat right now. Any updates would be greatly appreciated

[@jjon901]

Are you planning on making this available in the West?

[@X10Therapy]

We are planning on going west within the next two years... our best guess.

[@sarahbierman5490]

I'm on 8 weeks of TKR, I can move my leg every which way but, I have swelling and stiffness all the time! Theropists are working hard to get rid of it but, it ain't going no where! I was active even after my fall , that ruined my knee! Since surgery I'm even more miserable!

[@bre4946]

Felt, my knee was so swollen and it often hurts and also my nerves in my thigh hurt as well.

[@TheCoregon]

So sorry..total knee is a super hard recovery. Sorry to tell you but 8 weeks is just the beginning..so what you are experiencing is normal and will be for awhile. My surgeon said I wouldn't be thanking him for 8 months because it's a rough recovery. He was right..but it was well over a year before it felt halfway normal. Especially getting up from chair.... toilet or out of car. The hardest part is when someone tells you they were up and back to normal a month later. Ignore these stories..they have usually forgotten how bad it really was..and don't compare yourself to others. Everyone heals differently. It drove me crazy and was so frustrating when people told me they knew someone that recovered much faster than me..or with less pain. They need to show compassion-- not make your healing a competition...or doubt your pain. Keep icing..I did it nightly for 20 minutes for a year. A nurse told me that many people stop ice too soon. The good news is I have ZERO knee pain now. It's worth it....hang in there.God bless

[@TW-mg3ld]

@@TheCoregon I have terrible scar tissue inside both my knees after two TKR. I've had two orthoscopies and manipulations. My new surgeon wants to go back in deep and remove the scar tissue. Is there anything I can do without surgery to break the scar tissue up?

[@sarahbierman5490]

Ethan I have been, she's trying but it is now the middle of April, had it done July 29th and the swelling is still there, it still hurts. I'm going to my general care physician in June. I'm going to have them send me somewhere else for a second opinion.

[@bt9124]

@@TheCoregon thank you so much4this. Will heed yr wise words & esp viz a viz the ice.

[@waynecrenshaw967]

I had a knee replacement 3 yrs ago , I have tremendous pain , swelling unstableness when climbing stairs with pain . What do I do ?

[@JudithSanchez-ht6jn]

Wayne Crenshaw the same as Me. 4 years ago I had surgery knee replacement and I like in pain for more 3 years. Taking pain killers and get ulcers and my doctor told the knee was in their place and forget the leg. In others words deal with it. I was in shock and went to other doctor that when I mention his name people only praises for him. My sympathies

[@chadmcclain3462]

Had acl & meniscus surgery going on 9 months still in pain n still swollen it doesn't look like my old knee at all. Its gimped locked up lookin wita dramatic bend goin on 9mos smh

[@TheCoregon]

Blood vessels and nerves can be damaged during surgery from tourniquets they put on while operating causing pain for up to a year as they regenerate/heal. Also some people form an overabundance of scar tissue which inhibits the knee movement, creates unstable knee and causes pain. Xrays do not show this. This happened to me. A few months later my surgeon took me back to OR to manipulate knee under anesthesia and scope knee to see cause of ongoing knee issues. He found scar tissue "the size of a baseball" on my knee and removed it. Then manipulated knee to break up adhesions. It made a huge difference in my recovery. Sounds like you need to go back in and insist on some answers. Good luck.

[@jamie5000100]

what do you do if you have crps in knee and swelling front and back

[@michaelwhite592]

Just had acl , lateral,medial meniscus and thigh graft . 6weeks no weight bearing and in knee immobilizer. Now i can olny get 70 degree bend. At 7 weeks im worried because it feels like there is no bend left. Help what can i do?

[@ManojKumar-zu3eg]

Hii.. I have also done same... How are you now ? Is there everything fine.. are you recovered completely?

[@michaelwhite592]

I'm still recovering but I have almost a normal bend now. The hardest part so far is actually the thigh graft spot. Building back muscle in my thigh and calfskin. Just keep at it and do your physical therapy.

[@ManojKumar-zu3eg]

@@michaelwhite592 Thank you...

[@smokesumganja]

@@michaelwhite592 I am in the same boat. About 70° now and doctor is recommending manipulation under anesthesia but I don’t want to do it.

[@yvonnewarren394]

Had surgery total knee replacment months and still got swelling and only 70 per cent movement didnt have physio for first 3 months cause of covid only to do excersis myself

[@gloriaprimpas4732]

I live in Rowley MA

[@X10Therapy]

Hi Gloria - yes - we can help - looking forward to speaking with you. 917-686-4076.

[@rosie55551]

I was doing ok with unicompartmental knee,now got gout in same leg(big toe),and so had to stop,anyone help?

[@apexxxx10]

TKA or TKR? I’d say TKR “TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT” Easier to day and makes sense, too. TKA TOTAL KNEE “Arthroplasty” Save that for the doctors! Say TKR OK? Bangkok Johnnie CarSanook Media Thailand

[@justjoe3202]

you are selling something,, enough said

[@antoniocarbajal4685]

Is this available in Texas?

[@X10Therapy]

+Antonio Carbajal Antonio we are launching in TX this October. PJ [e-mail]

[@X10Therapy]

Antonio - sorry for the very late response - we will be in Texas by February 2018.

[@lynnmaurer5102]

X10Therapy why is it not in Texas now??

[@gloriaprimpas4732]

I broke my patella 12 weeks ago in 5 pieces. Dr said no to surgery. I had to keep leg straight for 6 weeks. Bad shape! I can't get more than 30% bend now and doc scheduled manipulation in ten days. I'm so afraid of it breaking my patella again! Anything I can do in meantime to help?

[@X10Therapy]

Gloria Primpas Gloria please call PJ sat 917-686-4076 or email [e-mail] - we can help if you live in an area we serve.

[@PJEwingNYC]

Gloria - yes we can help you - looking forward to your call. - PJ

[@chrisstewart8259]

Gloria, keep pushing it. I broke my patella many years ago before all this about scar tissue was popular. The young phyisotherapist was killing me with pain, but it was worth it. Eventually I got the complete range of movement back, but it's not for the faint-hearted. Go for it, nail it. You'll shed tears and blood. Good luck

[@RUSS_ON_30s]

@@X10Therapy Are you located in California or Memphis TN? I had patella tendon surgery 11-20-2018.i have strength, I can do over a 100 leg lift, it still swells sometimes, I can walk without my crutches but I can't get a full bend 6wks after surgery. What should I do, because I'm ready to really start working out again & get on the basketball Court. I just started driving today & I can do my exercises.

[@RUSS_ON_30s]

@@PJEwingNYC I need help🙏🙏🙏.

[@user-ti2xi9bd4u]

I have ACL and MCL torn in my right knee scheduled on Aug 15 next week. I remember the doctor mentioned I need to keep my leg for 3 weeks straight without any movement. But what if I develop scar tissue or fibrosis tissues inside of my knee? What should I do? Will I need a manipulation in the future?

[@modernartartificialeyecent7130]

Hello sir, What did u do for fibrosis in knee ? Physiotherapy or manipulation ? What is the result now ?

[@antoloy]

I fracture my knee cap few years ago. After it healed it's been collecting scar tissue. I got it removed surgically but it came up again. The more I work out the needle more build up I get. I went to couple of doctors and they're not certain if this will ever get fixed. Anyone out there having similar issue that can provide more info would be greatly appreciated thank you!

[@edinacamden4346]

Look into fascia blasting. Help tremendously.

[@bowler8]

I fractured my femur and got this hard painful junk around my knee, the surgeon and second opinion said they didnt know what it was, I cannot flex my knee at all, getting manipulation to see if it can be broken up, it sucks

[@ricardos.4456]

It is arthrofibrosis for sure. Going after my 2nd arthroscopy to get it removed from my knee. I messed up 1 week post 2nd op with too much load.

[@ajayprabs2116]

I had left tkr over 2 years ago. Still not settled. Can't walk properly and walk top sided. Right knee also grinding now. Any advice be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@mariavelazquez8665]

Wow that’s exactly what happening to me right now. Surgery on my left knee 1 year ago my leg is bent and hurts to high heaven to walk.

[@ajayprabs2116]

So Maria what have you been advised for your future rehabilitation

[@melindabucy8459]

I am experiencing that now!! I had my total knee replacement 2 months ago and I can barely move my leg, and I stay swollen and in a lot of pain. I will get tested for a blood clot tomorrow.

[@bhagwanmahajan6292]

Madam suggest me a gel or medicine for remove scar tissue from knee. After hip pinning surgery 2 month rest my knee doesn't bend more than 90○ degree

[@bowler8]

mine 30 degrees if that

[@davidglynn2559]

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[@mikewhite9818]

You need to stop babbling. Simplify the idea and machines are simple. Get to point and show how to get to it to use.

[@mikewhite9818]

Saint Mars Then you can to continue to reach far fewer people. Plus you language indicates that you are a leftist. Leftists are very seldom high IQ. To hold those beliefs by definition means low class welfare state of low achievement.

[@oxxxeee]

a machine to force my flexion? no thanks!!

[@GosalFam]

I had one for my ACL, MCL, meniscus surgery and it was amazing. You will be surprised at how quickly you gain range of motion! Give it a shot

[@MrsGarrett1964]

It’s very passive . It doesn’t hurt . You’d much rather have it than not . Manipulation is hard and that’s what happens when we don’t move that knee . Been there

[@jennyjustice8249]

Her arm waving is really distracting.