Total knee replacement

Posted by ar7 @ar7, Jan 2, 2020

I am one year out from total knee replacement and my knee pops when I move it. Anyone else have this?

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | May 4 7:04am

In reply to @helenchi "Will see him tomorrow. Thanks." + (show)

Hi Helen,

I'm guessing they used an "aquacell" bandage (waterproof). over the incision. It's pretty common to see some bleeding appear under the bandage, coming from the area of the incision. If the blood doesn't reach the very end of the bandage, and if there is no redness, swelling, fever or pain it's usually ok.

That said, when it doubt have it checked out. Seeing your surgeon is a great idea, and hopefully all is well!

Joe

kallyallen89 | @kallyallen89 | May 4 9:44am

Greetings, I am just about 4 months post op LTKR, I experienced femoral nerve damage from a failed knee nerve block, which caused my quad muscle to go to sleep for 3 and1/2 months. Due to this my quad atrophied and I am stuck at a -10 for my extension my flexion ranges from 103 to 105. My surgeon inside Kaiser has stated she will not do a MUA for extension but will consider a revision in Jan 2027 when its been a year post op. In the meantime I am still doing PT and incorporated swimming to help strengthen my quad, but If I cant extend, I cant get the full benefits. Has this ever happened to anyone in this group? I have requested a second opinion as this makes no sense to me at all.

helenchi | @helenchi | May 4 8:35pm

In reply to @helenchi "Will see him tomorrow. Thanks." + (show)

Bandage removed still ozing in 2 spots no infection. Water barrier good for one more shower, then lan to remove it to dry up.after physio.
Extensive bruising up inner thigh. Icing and elevating.
2 walks today.

ddsack | @ddsack | May 5 9:00am

In reply to @kallyallen89 "Greetings, I am just about 4 months post op LTKR, I experienced femoral nerve damage from..." + (show)

@kallyallen89
I have to agree with you that without a much better explanation, it doesn't make sense to me to do a revision -- how will that change the nerve damage or quad muscles? It doesn't sound like there are issues with the fit of the prosthesis itself, although maybe you can't tell if you can't move normally? Seems like more cutting would just irritate the area some more. A MUA would be less invasive, definitely seek a 2nd opinion.

helenchi | @helenchi | May 5 10:15am

In reply to @heyjoe415 "Hi Helen, I'm guessing they used an "aquacell" bandage (waterproof). over the incision. It's pretty common..." + (show)

@heyjoe415 I had the wound checked out. A little blood oozin out . Told not to worry by surgeon. Disinfected site and put on new impercious,bandage. Plan to go to physio tomorrow. Going to ask before i stretch and cause bleeding. Walking 30 minute walks outside and getting lovely care by my husband. Taking 81 mg aspirin instead of 325 mg. On antibiotic. Plan to remove bandage so wound will dry out for 6 days before i visit surgeon.

ezas123 | @ezas123 | May 5 6:46pm

In reply to @rightkneereplacement "I had a TKR on Sept 4, 2024. I was diagnosed with Patellar Clunk Syndrome and..." + (show)

@rightkneereplacement I have Arthrofibrosis. That is over abundance of scar tissue. But I won’t have surgery to remove it because only comes back even worse. So my flexion is 70 my pt pushing can get to 78-80 . So you all doing great . The scar tissue stops me in my tracks.

rightkneereplacement | @rightkneereplacement | May 5 8:43pm

In reply to @ezas123 "@rightkneereplacement I have Arthrofibrosis. That is over abundance of scar tissue. But I won’t have surgery..." + (show)

@ezas123
Thank you for the response. I'm going to try a massage tomorrow. I figure it can't hurt!

helenchi | @helenchi | May 6 4:40pm

In reply to @helenchi "Bandage removed still ozing in 2 spots no infection. Water barrier good for one more shower,..." + (show)

@helenchi Thanks for all the Likes. Physio told me i had high pain tolerance. Could do muchire than expected. Had impervious bandagevchanged to gauze one so it will dry out. See Surgeon monday morning to remove staples Told not to walk outside or indoor bike. What do you think.?
15 minutes walks with 2 canes? Stationary bike with arm levers?

ddsack | @ddsack | May 7 9:11am

In reply to @helenchi "@helenchi Thanks for all the Likes. Physio told me i had high pain tolerance. Could do..." + (show)

@helenchi It’s great that you have a big desire to speed up your rehab by lots of moving around. But if they specifically told you not to walk outside, I’m guessing they were worried about uneven ground and possible falls at this stage of healing, leading to damage and set backs. The full rotation of the knee while on a bike is very difficult/impossible at first, and the PT person may want to supervise you at the beginning until you can do it without too much pain. If you feel you are ready to do these things, just discuss it with your PT person first, especially since you were told not to do them, it must have been for a reason.

helenchi | @helenchi | May 7 11:36am

In reply to @ddsack "@helenchi It’s great that you have a big desire to speed up your rehab by lots..." + (show)

@ddsack Thanks for the advice. I go for short walks with two canes on the sidwalk or my driveway. I have excellent balance because I usually cross country ski, hence 2 canes. Next week the physio will put us ob a recumbant bike. Again I have an exercise bike and use the moveable hand levers,skipping the pedal if I miss a stroke. I normally ride all winter in Florida and summer here. I am only taking tylenol arthritiis.
Are you a recipient of TKR? If so , how was your therapy Thankyou kindly. Love this site. It gave me knowledge before.