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What Causes Restricted Movement In Leg Post Knee Replacement Surgery?

after left knee replacement and rehab theraphy all wasfine then later I noticed I had less range of motion ,I had about 110% thendown to 90% maybe less , I cannot bend my lower leg back to sit or help myself get up from a chair, also I cannot work out squats,leg press, leg curls all are limited. I heard about laser leg surgery to stretch ligament without surgery. my orthopedic doctor did put be under and manipulated (?) leg and had my heel of foot hit my buttocs I saw picture did therapy improved range to 90 degrees and slowly went back were I lack rangw of motion I doont need full range just enough so I canwork out and function better I can pay my medical costs do not have to rely on my HAP SENIOR PLUS if need be
Wed, 1 Apr 2020
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Hello,

Inflammatory stiffness is quite common after knee replacement. Physiotherapy may be effective to regain the range of motion. Consult a psychiatrist and he will direct you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Restricted Movement In Leg Post Knee Replacement Surgery?

Hello, Inflammatory stiffness is quite common after knee replacement. Physiotherapy may be effective to regain the range of motion. Consult a psychiatrist and he will direct you accordingly. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician