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Done Total Knee Replacement. How Long Before Stiffness Is Relieved?
hi, im sue. had total knee replacement on May 3, 2103. ROM on right knee holding at 135 and left knee is holding at 125 - this knee was HORRIFIC per my dr., back at work - 3 wks in. just want to know how long before that stiffness and tightness goes away - mostly in back of legs and i know its due to therapy - new program 3 wks in for balancing
and muscle strenghtening.......i've been going to pt 3x wk. and just this wk started 1x wk - dont have many visits left due to ins. allotment of 60 days. thanks
As per your description, you have a good range of motion in both of your knees.
Generally, the stiffness and tightness will settle down with time and it may take around 6-8 weeks normally. After this period, there may not be anything to bother.
Keep walking and continue physiotherapy in the form of stretching and strengthening of the soft tissues.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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Done Total Knee Replacement. How Long Before Stiffness Is Relieved?
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. As per your description, you have a good range of motion in both of your knees. Generally, the stiffness and tightness will settle down with time and it may take around 6-8 weeks normally. After this period, there may not be anything to bother. Keep walking and continue physiotherapy in the form of stretching and strengthening of the soft tissues. Hope this information is helpful. Good day