I had my tkr on april 3. 7 weeks ago, it is only at a 59 degree bend, so they are saying it need to be manipulated. Has any one had this done, how did it go , and did it help.

During hand-to-hand combat training with the Army I suffered a blow to the outside of my right knee. The twisting action and subsequent fall caused a SEVERLLY torn MCL and partially torn PCL. But due to red tape with the Dept of Labor I could not receive surgery for about 10 weeks while insurance issues where cleared up. During that time my leg was totally immobilazed. I finally had MCL reconstructiv surgery about 2 weeks ago (Dr's felt the PCL didnt require surgery) My leg has now been immobilize about 3 months total and the muscle deteriation is shocking (my knee is much larger than my quads now) How will this affect my rehab and chances for a full recovery? I was hoping to one day go Rangers or Special Forces which requires tremendous physical fitness to say the least. I would be greatfull for any advice or comments on this issue.

after a total knee replacement august 2000 many problems have occured. scar tissue preventing proper movement and told nothing well help except time? HAVE TAKEN PHY THERAPY 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR 5 MONTHS AND REALLY WORKED HARD ,WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO MORE THEY COULD DO . KNEE WAS MANIPULATED 3 MONTHS AGO STILL DID NOT HELP. ONLY BENDS ABOUT 80 DEGREES VERY PAINFUL AND THE SWELLING IS UNBELEIVABLE. I AM NOT A PERSON THAT SITS AROUND, 61 YEARS OLD AND WORKS 5 DAYS A WEEK. I HAVE PUT WEIGHT ON MY KNEE 3RD DAY AFTER SURGERY I RETURNED TO WORK WAS TOLD THIS WOULD BE GOOD FOR ME.. COULD THIS OF HURT ME INSTEAD OF HELPING? SURE NEED FURTHER ADVICE MY DOCTOR SEEMS TO THINK I AM DOING FINE SAYS SOME KNEES TAKE MUCH LONGER THAN OTHERS....I AM GETTING REAL TIRED OF THIS.... ANY HELP OUT THERE?????