Burning after total knee replacement

Posted by jetter @jetter, Feb 12, 2019

why does it burn after total replacement?

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Does anyone have burning and numbness on there knee 5 years after replacement?

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@golferjake

Does anyone have burning and numbness on there knee 5 years after replacement?

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Hello @golferjake, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You will notice we moved your post to an existing similar discussion. If you click the VIEW & REPLY button it will take you to the discussion where you can meet other members discussing similar symptoms after knee replacements.

@abmjr @dke7 @jetter and @jmacvol have had a similar experience with a burning sensation after knee replacements and may be able to share their experience with you.

Have you been back to your surgeon or care team to discuss your symptoms and possible treatments or therapy?

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@johnbishop

Hello @golferjake, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You will notice we moved your post to an existing similar discussion. If you click the VIEW & REPLY button it will take you to the discussion where you can meet other members discussing similar symptoms after knee replacements.

@abmjr @dke7 @jetter and @jmacvol have had a similar experience with a burning sensation after knee replacements and may be able to share their experience with you.

Have you been back to your surgeon or care team to discuss your symptoms and possible treatments or therapy?

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I go back every few months and I’ve had both knees replaced. It’s only my R knee that burns usually in the morning or during the night...

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@helaineyancey

I go back every few months and I’ve had both knees replaced. It’s only my R knee that burns usually in the morning or during the night...

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@helaineyancey - If Has your doctor or surgeon offered any suggestions to help with the burning in your right knee?

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@johnbishop

Hello @golferjake, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You will notice we moved your post to an existing similar discussion. If you click the VIEW & REPLY button it will take you to the discussion where you can meet other members discussing similar symptoms after knee replacements.

@abmjr @dke7 @jetter and @jmacvol have had a similar experience with a burning sensation after knee replacements and may be able to share their experience with you.

Have you been back to your surgeon or care team to discuss your symptoms and possible treatments or therapy?

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No I haven't , iam waiting to have my other one done this winter.

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@johnbishop

@helaineyancey - If Has your doctor or surgeon offered any suggestions to help with the burning in your right knee?

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I haven’t been back to him or his PA since the pandemic has required us to Socially distance ...

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Hello @helaineyancey and sorry to hear about the burning in your right knee. I wonder if you have checked to see if a virtual appointment is an option for you to check back in with your care team to give them an update and see if they have additional recommendations. So many providers have this option now. Do you know if this is something that is offered?

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@amandajro

Hello @helaineyancey and sorry to hear about the burning in your right knee. I wonder if you have checked to see if a virtual appointment is an option for you to check back in with your care team to give them an update and see if they have additional recommendations. So many providers have this option now. Do you know if this is something that is offered?

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I will try that

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@golferjake

Does anyone have burning and numbness on there knee 5 years after replacement?

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I had a TKR last November, and after one year the burning went away. Ice and Voltaren Gel helped with the burning. I still have numbness on the outside of my knee and swelling. My Therapist says the swelling may not ever go completely away. I will schedule a visit with the surgeon this month to discuss. I am also considering acupuncture. The ligaments supporting my knee were stretched out, so would not stabilize the artificial knee, so I also have intramedullary rods. You just never know how it will turn out. I am glad I had only one knee done.

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@golferjake

Does anyone have burning and numbness on there knee 5 years after replacement?

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Well 3 years. Tried all types of pills and rubs. Results erratic. Makes you uncomfortable about trusting the knee. Met a man who had 10 ops in one knee. As with me, taking co-codamol 30mg500 along with Ibuprofen 400 for pain, and muscle relief cream. Helps but still have episodes.

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