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Burning after total knee replacement

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@sueinmn

Yes, joint replacement often surprises us with how many things can hurt and how long full recovery can take. And it is different for each of us - and even between surgeries on the same person.

Can you describe your self-care routine at home? How many times a day are you doing your exercises? How is your range of motion - is it progressing? Do you still elevate your leg and ice when it you are sitting?

Does the location or type of the burning sensation change fron day to day? This is often the feeling of nerves repairing and regenerating and can last for several weeks to a few months.

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Thank you for responding. I do strengthening exercising once per day, 3 times per week. I ride my bicycle 6 days a week in the morning. And I walk 6 days a week in the evening. Range of motion is 110. I massage twice a day to help alleviate the stiffness and soreness. I don't elevate and ice. I do use heat. The burning sensation is mostly in the same area. It is truly a challenge! Walking on it and going up stairs. Joan