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Knee replacement gone bad: Patella & Recovery

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Dec 25, 2024 | Replies (16)

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@lamont57

need help!! Had total left knee replacement 8 months ago. Had a groin to ankle solid brace on for 6 weeks. No flexion except when went to PT and they took brace off. Have pain, slight swelling and numbness in patella area. Is not getting better.probably worse Am living on oxycodone [10 mg every 6 hrs. Surgeon says it it takes time. Doesn't sound right to me. Am looking for answers!!! PS Have to use cane and walker.

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Surgeon says it takes time sounds like a brush off if you are 8 months postoperative and he is still giving you Oxy. Why did you have to wear the brace for 6 weeks? Hard to offer much help without knowing your pre-op condition or extent if your surgery. 🤷🏼