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Burning after total knee replacement

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Dec 4 11:37pm | Replies (249)
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@emmar

I had my knee replaced 5 months ago and have had burning sensations on the outer to upper part of my knee since the surgery. The doctor gave me a steroid shot about 8 weeks in and it got better for a while. Now the burning is back and is so bad I cant stay in any one position for more than 15 minutes. I've been told that as my quad gets stronger the less pain I will have. Well I have been diligent with PT and exercise and it's only getting worse. I cant go up or down stairs or hills without tears in my eyes. Does anyone know if this is normal?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 20, 2020

Hi @emmar and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You'll notice that I moved your message to a discussion by the same name. Click VIEW & REPLY in the email notification to scroll through past posts of members who have experienced a similar burning sensation, like @connie1559 @gator1965 @contentandwell @mhort1213 @ruthannejoan @artscaping. For some it resolved, for others it did not, and still others never had the burning experience.

Emma, are you able to get a televisit with your doctor or physiotherapist?

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JK | @contentandwell | Apr 21, 2020

I too welcome you to Connect, @emmar
I have had two TKRs but was one of the fortunate ones who never had the burning feeling that so many do have. My only problems are not quite as much flex as I would like (both knees hover at around 120°) and sometimes when I do a lot of exercises my R knee complains a bit. I suspect the lack of flex is my own fault for not following the PT exercises as much as I should have on my own.

As @colleenyoung mentioned, there are many on here with the same problem, I am sure you will be hearing from some of them. I wish I could be more help.
From what I have heard people on this forum say, most doctors will not take a patient for a consult within a year of their TKR. If you still are having a problem at that point, and your orthopedist offers no help, I suggest getting another opinion -- from a really top-notch orthopedic surgeon. Both of my TKRs were at large medical centers in Boston with very well-regarded surgeons. If there is a large medical facility, preferably at a teaching hospital, at all within your reach I hope you will consider going to one of them. I know of people who have had TKRs here in southern NH but had to go to Boston to get them fixed afterward. It may be a long drive, but it's worth it if you are able to find a surgeon who can give you the relief you hope for.
JK

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