Knee Replacement Update/Question

What’s the range numbers?

Flexiion, been stuck around 113/114. That’s really cranking on it hard to get it there.

I haven’t measured my straightening lately to give numbers.

I had both knees replaced 6 years ago and my surgeon said very emphatically there is a very short window to physical therapy. He had me start within three days of surgery, with a very strong therapist who pushed till I cried. Surgeon instructions were to take the opioid before going to therapy and again later in the day. With the second knee I wound up with opioid constipation for 8 days. Docter's advice as long as I can fart keep doing the pt, using the opioid for pain. It all worked out fine, I got full movement and lots of memories of the pt dude driving my knee backward to the mat. I would not solicit advice from TD or chatgpt for your problem. Its serious. Your surgeon will have your best advice

Wife has had both replaced and did not need what has been suggested to you. She is a quite skilled Personal Trainer but relied upon a Physical Therapist for rehab, which occurred very quickly post surgeries.

What has been suggested doesn't sound fun but likely well worth it to realize maximum ROM

Early knee range of motion after surgery is critical, and it really needs to start right away. I typically see patients within hours of their procedure, and one of the biggest things I emphasize is getting the knee moving early—before scar tissue has a chance to form.
Once significant scar tissue develops, it becomes much harder to regain motion. In some cases, the only option left is a manipulation under anesthesia, which we obviously want to avoid if possible.
While both bending (flexion) and straightening (extension) matter, full extension is actually the priority early on. That’s because your ability to walk normally depends on getting the knee all the way straight. If you’re lacking extension—even by a few degrees—it can significantly affect your gait and lead to other issues over time.
The goal is to reach 0 degrees of extension as soon as possible so you can restore a normal walking pattern. Flexion will come with time, but extension is something you really want to focus on right from the start. You don’t actually need much more than 115 degrees for normal daily activities, but you should have 0 degrees extension.

total knee replacement in July at 41 yo.
been dealing with Osteonecrosis since late high school. put off knee replacement, but can't any longer.

wish me luck!

I’m having ptsd of my first acl surgery. Healthsouth. James Andrew’s. You wake up from anesthesia and go straight to physical therapy and you don’t go back to your room till you hit a certain mark. This huge guy from auburn was in there and we were just crying. I don’t know if I could willing go through that again.