Guest guest Posted April 2, 2002 Report Share Posted April 2, 2002 Hi Margaret. I've never had manipulation done to break-up scar tissue. I have heard of doctors (my own included) who use needles to physically break-up the scar tissue without surgery. I don't know if this guy is close to you, but you may want to give him a call regardless. His practice focuses on Pain Care and Integrative Medicine and utilizes Medical Acupuncture, Trigger Point Injection and Myofascial Release among other things. I bet he can help you. http://www.getprolo.com/blievernicht_north_carolina_prolotherapy.htm Let me know how it goes and feel free to E-mail with questions, Doug dougfromct2002@... > Has anyone ever had manipulation done? I had my knee scoped in > December for Grade III CP ( had patella realignment in Jan. 2000). I > have full ROM but still havea lot of swelling at the top of my > kneecap on the outside where my doctor cleaned out the lateral > release area from a few years ago. My PT seems to think I have > a " hunk " for lack of a better term of scar tissue there where my IT > band inserts. My PT said that manipulation would allow my doctor to > break up a lot of the scar tisue without actually entering the joint. > I have had 12 knee surgeries on both knees combined and am trying to > avoid any more at age 25. I would really appreciate input from anyone > familiar with manipulation. I have done a lot of research on the > internet but nothing seem to indicate manipulation for scar tissue? > Thank you in advance. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I have returned from my OS appointment. I am just over 6 weeks postop. My ROM max is from 0 to 95 degrees. I have improved steadily throughout my recovery. I started off only at 55 degrees postop, so began much lower than what people usually leave the hospital with. Don't know why ROM was so low, but it was. I will be going in tomorrow for arthroscopic surgery and manipulation. Even though I continue to improve on my own, the " window " of opportunity for full ROM is closing fast. Six weeks is what my OS says is the time to consider this manipulation because of scar tissue. I hope I have stated that correctly. Excuse me if my terms are not exactly right. I am filling out forms, and getting ready to head back to the hospital tomorrow. I will spend one night there. OS feels surgery will be more like my previous arthroscopic surgeries. I am a bit sad that I was unable to achieve it on my own, but know that this hopefully will assist with increased ROM. I have also been able to change my meds to Naproxen, and take my narcotics only in the evening or if necessary. That will be a huge help. Yesterday I reduced my narcotics to nearly zero, with the OS okay. I was replacing them with extra strength Tylenol and Advil. My pain level was no different. I kept records of each day, and was able to show the OS. As a result, my narcotics will now be limited to evenings and for major pain issues. Thanks to those of you who have been supportive of my recovery. Now to get ready. Kim in Minnesota http://quiltmom05.blogspot.com/ http://web.mac.com/skinbike/Site/Welcome.html http://community.webshots.com/user/quiltmom05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Hi Diane, Good to hear you PT is on it. Will look forward to hearing what the doc has to say when you see him. You mention elevation for your poor swollen knee....hope you are icing as well. I can sympathize with the impacts of weather....just humidity when I was in New York gave me problems. Your Mom sounds great. What an inspiration! Best wishes Peace, Jackie, a somewhat disorderly Virgo On 8/26/09 1:07 PM, " Jim and Diane " <jbbooks@...> wrote: > > > > > Hi Jackie > > My PT says my knee bend ROM problem is soft tissue and will eventually work > it's way out with therapy at the clinic. I hope he's right. I do see the > OS for my regular appointment in 2 weeks. I will worry it's not soon > enough. But with a holiday in between times, it's not likely I could get in > for an appointment before then. > My knee still very swollen. > Today is a bad day. I've been keeping it elevated. > Kinda goes with the weather!!!! > Cold and rainy. > > As for my signature.....I love knowing everything about everyone else's > health. I think it takes my mind off of my problems for a while. > My Mum jokingly says my sisters and I are ambulance chasers!!! > She's 83 and wants to know everything, too! > Mum has had 2 shoulders and 2 knees and is a dynamo to move around! > I admire her sooo much! > > I think my sign-off has something to do with my being a Virgo, as > well...'cause MY birthday is next Thursday, too! Us Virgo's are known to be > precise, orderly, methodical ( and, if you ask my husband: nit-picking and > fussy!!! LOL!) > Here's to Sept 3!!!!! > > All the best > Diane > 58 yo F > TKR July 20 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Hey , This discussion is really getting drawn out and I guess I'm adding to it, but I must ask , What part of our practice is Personality ? What part of our practice is Innate? What part of our practice is Physical? What part of our practice is Education? For thought. Friend, Coos Bay docpartmanndc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Hey , This discussion is really getting drawn out and I guess I'm adding to it, but I must ask , What part of our practice is Personality ? What part of our practice is Innate? What part of our practice is Physical? What part of our practice is Education? For thought. Friend, Coos Bay docpartmanndc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 In my practice. ALL OF IT. From: Partmann <docpartmanndc@...>Subject: Re: manipulation Date: Thursday, February 4, 2010, 11:17 AM Hey , This discussion is really getting drawn out and I guess I'm adding to it, but I must ask , What part of our practice is Personality ? What part of our practice is Innate? What part of our practice is Physical? What part of our practice is Education? For thought. Friend, Coos Bay docpartmanndc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 In my practice. ALL OF IT. From: Partmann <docpartmanndc@...>Subject: Re: manipulation Date: Thursday, February 4, 2010, 11:17 AM Hey , This discussion is really getting drawn out and I guess I'm adding to it, but I must ask , What part of our practice is Personality ? What part of our practice is Innate? What part of our practice is Physical? What part of our practice is Education? For thought. Friend, Coos Bay docpartmanndc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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