Hello all on Bonesmart! I had my rtkr on May 9 and thought I would be far further in my recovery by now. Thanks to reading the posts on Bonesmart, I realize that I am not alone.
I had PT in home for 8 visits and followed all of the exercises she gave me a minimum of twice daily but was not seeing huge improvements with ROM. At one point the PT said the OS would likely suggest MUA if I didn't get to 120 degrees flexion and she cranked my knee to try to get it moving.All that happened was I had a three day set back where I could do nothing. When she came the next time, I had found this site and told her that wasn't going to happen again. Since then, I have done a couple of aquafit classes, some stretching and heel slides ( minus the rope) and lots more rest, elevation and ice.
I saw my OS at 6 weeks and he didn't mention flexion, only told me to work on extension and said I could drive again. I have been going to my grandchildren's sports activities for 3 weeks although sitting in a lawn chair is hard across the back of my thigh. Swelling has gone down considerably but still very bruised and ROM only at 102. Can get to 102 but can't stay there. My question is how long until the stiffness and tight band feeling start easing up for most of you? I am walking indoors unaided but still using my cane outdoors
I had PT in home for 8 visits and followed all of the exercises she gave me a minimum of twice daily but was not seeing huge improvements with ROM. At one point the PT said the OS would likely suggest MUA if I didn't get to 120 degrees flexion and she cranked my knee to try to get it moving.All that happened was I had a three day set back where I could do nothing. When she came the next time, I had found this site and told her that wasn't going to happen again. Since then, I have done a couple of aquafit classes, some stretching and heel slides ( minus the rope) and lots more rest, elevation and ice.
I saw my OS at 6 weeks and he didn't mention flexion, only told me to work on extension and said I could drive again. I have been going to my grandchildren's sports activities for 3 weeks although sitting in a lawn chair is hard across the back of my thigh. Swelling has gone down considerably but still very bruised and ROM only at 102. Can get to 102 but can't stay there. My question is how long until the stiffness and tight band feeling start easing up for most of you? I am walking indoors unaided but still using my cane outdoors