I had a TKR last November, and after one year the burning went away. Ice and Voltaren Gel helped with the burning. I still have numbness on the outside of my knee and swelling. My Therapist says the swelling may not ever go completely away. I will schedule a visit with the surgeon this month to discuss. I am also considering acupuncture. The ligaments supporting my knee were stretched out, so would not stabilize the artificial knee, so I also have intramedullary rods. You just never know how it will turn out. I am glad I had only one knee done.
Hello @deniserosado39, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sorry to hear you are having burning pain 3 months after your knee replacement. I had minor pain and stiffness in the first few months after my knee replacement. What helped me and what my surgeon and care team constantly encouraged me to do was ice the knee and elevate the leg frequently during the day. I was doing it after exercising the knee and leg but not doing it enough the rest of the day. I'm glad you found something that helps some with the pain.
I had my right knee done but my left knee is still pretty good although I do have degenerative arthritis in the knee but don't have any pain with it. Good luck on your upcoming left knee replacement, hoping it goes smoother and with less or no pain. How soon are you scheduled to have your left knee replacement done?
Hello @changu0 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I understand you are looking for information on why your mom is feeling a severe burning sensation in her knee post-surgery.
You will notice I've moved your post to this existing discussion "Burning after total knee replacement". If you click the VIEW & REPLY button it will take you to the discussion where you can meet other members discussing similar symptoms after knee replacements.
@abmjr@dke7@jetter and @jmacvol have had a similar experience with a burning sensation after knee replacements and may be able to share their experience with you.
Has your mom shared with her surgeon or care team to discuss her symptoms and possible treatments or therapy?
Good evening @changu0, Thanks for taking care of your Mom. I can imagine that you would like to help relieve her of pain and discomfort. Were you with her when she was released from the surgical center? Did you receive any information or have a conversation with any of the medical staff about how best to handle this situation? It might have been entitled, "What to do when I have pain.?"
And one more question, did your Mom have physical therapy either in-home or in a treatment facility? That might also be helpful. Somehow it seems like there might be some inflammation or something causing the pain. Does she elevate the knee during the day? When your Mom goes to bed, do you place a pillow under her knees? I still do that whenever my TKR knee gets cranky. And they can do that occasionally.
Do you use ice packs? Can you feel any swelling? What else have you noticed or your Mom has mentioned that could be helpful?
May you be safe and protected.
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May your Mom be safe and protected.
Chris
Good evening @changu0, Thanks for taking care of your Mom. I can imagine that you would like to help relieve her of pain and discomfort. Were you with her when she was released from the surgical center? Did you receive any information or have a conversation with any of the medical staff about how best to handle this situation? It might have been entitled, "What to do when I have pain.?"
And one more question, did your Mom have physical therapy either in-home or in a treatment facility? That might also be helpful. Somehow it seems like there might be some inflammation or something causing the pain. Does she elevate the knee during the day? When your Mom goes to bed, do you place a pillow under her knees? I still do that whenever my TKR knee gets cranky. And they can do that occasionally.
Do you use ice packs? Can you feel any swelling? What else have you noticed or your Mom has mentioned that could be helpful?
May you be safe and protected.
and
May your Mom be safe and protected.
Chris
Yes, I was there. We were only instructed about medicine of pain and ortho.
I have been using ice pack. I use RICE too. Today she has some relief from burning. She has nominal swelling.
Thank you.
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I’m 3 months out and have burning, tingling and stiffness. Have you gotten any suggestions?
I used the Voltaren cream did not help so much so I found Blue EMU from Walmart, Walgreens or Target it helps some.
I’m scheduled to have my left knee replaced after having my right knee done 3 months ago. Wish me the best.
Hello @deniserosado39, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Sorry to hear you are having burning pain 3 months after your knee replacement. I had minor pain and stiffness in the first few months after my knee replacement. What helped me and what my surgeon and care team constantly encouraged me to do was ice the knee and elevate the leg frequently during the day. I was doing it after exercising the knee and leg but not doing it enough the rest of the day. I'm glad you found something that helps some with the pain.
I had my right knee done but my left knee is still pretty good although I do have degenerative arthritis in the knee but don't have any pain with it. Good luck on your upcoming left knee replacement, hoping it goes smoother and with less or no pain. How soon are you scheduled to have your left knee replacement done?
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Why my mom is feeling severe burning sensation at knee especially in night, it has more than 2 months of knee surgery.
Hello @changu0 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I understand you are looking for information on why your mom is feeling a severe burning sensation in her knee post-surgery.
You will notice I've moved your post to this existing discussion "Burning after total knee replacement". If you click the VIEW & REPLY button it will take you to the discussion where you can meet other members discussing similar symptoms after knee replacements.
@abmjr @dke7 @jetter and @jmacvol have had a similar experience with a burning sensation after knee replacements and may be able to share their experience with you.
Has your mom shared with her surgeon or care team to discuss her symptoms and possible treatments or therapy?
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2 ReactionsGood evening @changu0, Thanks for taking care of your Mom. I can imagine that you would like to help relieve her of pain and discomfort. Were you with her when she was released from the surgical center? Did you receive any information or have a conversation with any of the medical staff about how best to handle this situation? It might have been entitled, "What to do when I have pain.?"
And one more question, did your Mom have physical therapy either in-home or in a treatment facility? That might also be helpful. Somehow it seems like there might be some inflammation or something causing the pain. Does she elevate the knee during the day? When your Mom goes to bed, do you place a pillow under her knees? I still do that whenever my TKR knee gets cranky. And they can do that occasionally.
Do you use ice packs? Can you feel any swelling? What else have you noticed or your Mom has mentioned that could be helpful?
May you be safe and protected.
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May your Mom be safe and protected.
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2 ReactionsThank you so much Chris for reply
Yes, I was there. We were only instructed about medicine of pain and ortho.
I have been using ice pack. I use RICE too. Today she has some relief from burning. She has nominal swelling.
Thank you.