Swelling and stiffness, 3 years after total knee replacement

@madjacks if scar tissue is a problem that of course would cause the lower flex too. 95° flex is less than most doctors aspire for. Hopefully the doctor will be able to identify the problem and be able to do something to help you.
I realize that non-essential appointments are on hold, but do you have an appointment scheduled yet?
JK

Yes have one on May 15 it hasn’t been canceled yet

I have persistent pain in one of my replacements. It is annoying, but the knee is still functional.

misery loves company. Five years after my tkr the swelling has never gone down, in fact it goes up when i tried exercising in water. Now i am told it is lose. I do not walk much but bike a lot and ride a golf cart. Pain? Yes, but i know they will want to do another tkr and that was not fun. My second knee i did stem cells 4 years ago and PRP yearly. This has helped me from doing another TKR. In reality i think the PRP has helped the most. Yes, it is expensive. I have noticed some compaies have insurance for this so its up to you to do your homework.

Hello @pjoyner. Glad to see that your knee is still functional even though annoying. When did you have your knee replaced?

Good morning @madjacks, I note that you had your appointment for the issues with your TKR on Friday, May 15. (I am assuming it wasn't canceled). Please relate the results of that meeting so it can be shared with others who will benefit from your knowledge and experience. How did your clinician feel about your pain and discomfort levels? Specifically, what do you know now about the facia that can cause pain as it layers and knots up around your knee? Took some time to get rid of it. Just headed out for some spring walks and it is doing very well. Somedays you lose and some days you knock it out of the park, thank goodness.

May you be free of suffering and we'll throw in a WIN.
Chris

Sorry for the delay in my response my appointment was not cancel the doctor had no options for my pain and pretty much told me it is what it is. Now let’s fast forward to today the pain has increase at night and is increasing during the day no major swelling but knee feels like it is the size of a football when walking and is very tight I am putting lidocaine patches on at night with not much relief. I am trying to set a appointment for a second opinion with a doctor at a different clinic I am a very active person and my wife thinks that’s the problem I am currently loosing my bend little by little and that is a big concern and knee is still very warm to the touch I hope I get some relief soon the lack of rest is really taking a toll on my body, mind and personal life.

I had knee replacement February 22, 2019 and the pain in my knee is worse than before. The Doctors say the same thing to me. I have tried steroid shots on many occasions and then they go to the the steroid packs. The shots work for a few days and then the pain is back.

I also suffer pain from a right hip replacement. Some days I can hardly stand to b.s.ar weight on it. I have more problems now. So regret the surgery.

Hi madjacks, my guess is the partial knee procedure induced the usual amount of scar tissue and added to that is the scar tissue from the TKR . I was a surgeon and I can tell you that operating a second time in the same area is no picnic and almost always leads to more scar tissue than usual. Also, partial knee surgery is I think in many cases a disservice to the patient because they frequently have to be redone as a total. You said you’re “active”
Have you tried taking a week or two off?
Also, try a heating pad and wrap an Ace bandage around it to keep it tight. I also slather
Diclofenac cream on the knee at night,wrap Saran Wrap around it so it’s not messy and put an Ace bandage around that. I’m eight months out and find biking to be the best. But take some time off and back off a bit. Might help