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Manipulation under anrthesia did work for me had twice still can not bend or straighten left leg had total knee repla cement?

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Mechanical problem: Stiffness after (tkr) is a frustrating complication that has many possible causes.Component malposition, malrotation, or overstuffing of the joint has a greater chance of regaining motion than arthrofibrosis without a clear cause.Although surgical treatment with open arthrolysis, isolated component, or complete revision can be used to improve tkr motion, results have been variable

Answered 5/6/2019

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Talk to MD: If you still cannot bend your knee after two manipulations under anesthesia you need to talk to your surgeon.

Answered 4/24/2015

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