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Its 82days after surgery knee not bend
My knee not bending fully after 82days of surgery my surgeon give me some excersizes still i cannt bend more than 90 .i share my xray i want to know what to do. I am doing many excersizes daily but its not improving. Will my leg bend like normal before?
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A femur shaft fracture takes time to heal.Also the place and screw put might restrict movement but knee bending exercises if initiated immediately post op then stiffness won't set in.Be patient, continue exercising, only movement will help in restoring the range but don't forcefully bend it. If You have something called arthrofibrosis of the knee then you will need to undergo surgery to break the adhesions
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only repetitively doing the exercises will help with the physios help
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Pls consult a Physiotherapist for detailed evaluation and exercises.
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To improve knee range of motion u can do few things twice a day
1. Post-op scar release - Massage gently on n around the scar
2. Quads and ITB and calf muscle release with the foam roller
3. Lie face down - Bent Ur post op leg as far as possible, after that take help of opposite leg to push further slowly
4. Stretching Ur hams, calf and psoas muscle will help further
5. Strengthening of Medial quads muscle
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Exercise twice a day is must
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Quadriceps strengthening exercises-
Quad Clenches: Lie flat on your back or sit upright on a chair with leg kept horizontally on another surface. Now, tighten the muscle on the front of the thigh by pushing your knee down. You should feel your thigh muscles clench, Hold for 3 secs. Repeat 10 times twice a day.
Short Arcs: Lie flat on your back or sit upright with your leg placed horizontally on a flat surface like a chair or bed. Place a rolled up towel under the knee. Pull your toes towards you and clench you thigh muscles. Slowly lift your foot up off the bed until your knee is straight (keep your knee resting on the towel). Hold for 3 secs and slowly lower them on the chair. Repeat 10 times twice a day.
Straight Leg Raise: Lie flat on your back. One leg and knee will be straight and other leg should be bent. Pull your toes towards you and tighten/clench the muscle on the front of the thigh, locking your knee straight. Lift your foot up in the air, about 6 inches off the bed. Hold for 3 secs and slowly lower the leg. The knee must remain straight the whole time you are doing this exercise.
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Hello,
I saw your Radiograph, it seems like surgery went well as internal fixator is well aligned , also the bone formation process has started. Which is a good sign. Approx 12 weeks post surgery you should have gained the full knee bending and straightening, considering your age. But as you said if it is not bending beyond 90° you need a to targeted exercises and joint mobilization. With which a therapist can help you.
I hope this helps.
Thanks
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Hello,
We are here to assist you with your questions. It's very important to get exercises prescribed from a physiotherapist following surgery, so that your knee would be given the appropriate exercises to function normally. You need to visit a physiotherapist soon and get your self checked for the reason of stiffness. If you are using a pillow under your knee, kindly refrain from doing so.
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Please consult a Physiotherapist and start exercises
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It's better to consult near by Experienced Physiotherapist.What surgery done for knee?You didnot mention that.
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Consult near by Physio...Start proper bending, Strengthening & Stretching exercises under 1 experienced Physio.
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Continue needful exercises properly
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Visit physiotherapy centre
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Consult near by physiotherapist n u need VMO strengthening exercise... so go for experienced physiotherapist.
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Consult near by experience Physiotherapist
Continue exercises under supervision of Physiotherapist
Hold and relax technique help bend knee
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Dr. Manish Vimal (PT)
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1 yrs exp
Delhi
Hey,
Your joint seems to be intact, so there must be stiffness/ muscles tightness, so i guess streching and some strengthening exercises after hot pack will work
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visit any good physiotherapist clinic for better rehabilitation
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don't do any forceful movement, perform exercise under physio supervision
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