It depends on why the knees are bent.  Mine were but all the physio in the
world would not have straightened the knee because the inability to
straighten was due to a huge bone spur in the knee.  Having said that,
anything she could do prior to surgery to strengthen that knee will only
help her post-op.  If they are waiting solely for her to do physio then I
would question..but if she does physio while waiting for her number to come
up in the queue then go for it.

Karen

Good physiotherapy is a godsend and this lady definitely needs it.
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Joan

Personally I would think that the physio now would be very important
especially for future recovery.  The physio would help her to regain range
of motion and strengthen the muscles etc around the knee.  My guess (and no
i am not a doctor just a patient who seems to have picked up a lot of
experience in different things) is that yes the area has tightened up and
with physio she should be able to get that area strengthened and also regain
range of motion.  Then after the surgery she will have a better chance of
using that leg quicker and with less pain.  They will have her moving
quickly after surgery and she will need those muscles etc to be in tone to
help her go to the bathroom, move that leg to help with circulation etc.

The problem has probably occurred because she has been off her feet for that
long - I would say it is correct but a second opinion is never bad.  Have
you talked to a physio?  How is her respiratory system with being laid low
for that long?

Good luck Lee - sure someone with more experience in knee replacements will
be around.  I do have experience with tight tendons etc though and weak
muscles and do know a physio and a conscientious patient can do wonders that
way.

kelly