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I am 47 years old and about 6 weeks postop. I had bilateral knee replacements and have gone thru extensive PT. I am having trouble bending my knees. Both are at about 90 degrees. My doctor has suggested manipulation. Is it worth it? Also what are my athletic limitations. Can I ski, play tackle football, take up kick boxing or Taekwondo?

-- Ralph Epifanio Epifanio Asset Mgt. (repifanio@aol.com), March 02, 2003

Answers

Contact sports are unwise after knee replacement. A manipulatin may help your motion.

-- Timothy S. Johnson, M.D. (tjohns55@jhmi.edu), April 23, 2003.

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