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Fluid retention after a knee replacement
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@clark1955
Sorry to hear about your knee problems. I am 2 years post TKR. The inflammation, swelling and severe pain have never resolved. I have been to 5 Ortho surgeons who can find 'nothing' wrong. Cortisone, Ultrasound and genicular nerve ablation have not helped.
I had partial revision surgery as the best diagnosis was instability and the poly insert was replaced to semicontrained. No luck.
If you find something to resolve your issues please advise.
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@dbduffer
I am sorry you are apparently in the same situation as me. Wished they had done the metal allergy tests before TKR as this was one thing they did post op. Slight elevation on nickel, but nobody in the group of professionals seemed to think it was the cause. So still wondering
MRI showed excess production of blood vessels in the joint area. Something that apparently should stop post healing. So body still thinks it’s dealing with trauma.
I haven’t had them aspirated nor cortisone. Suspect that might temporarily work.
Will let you know what new orthopedic group I am private paying to review my case.
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I had swelling in my TKR knee and it was due to the Bursa bursting, which occurred three weeks after initial surgery. Before going back in to see up the Bursa, the surgeon aspirated the knee to check for an infection which was negative. Seven months later, I have very mild swelling and good range of motion.