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Swelling and stiffness, 3 years after total knee replacement
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I have seen 4 orthopedic surgeons that told me to lose weight. I did and it didn't help. Finally one surgeon said that the patella was rubbing on the femur and he could do surgery. I'm 72 and in good health. I can hardly walk up steps and have a lot of pain bending over when I pull weeds in my yard. My knees swell even more. Ice, rubs and PT has not helped in the last 10 years. What should I do? Surgery? Pat
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Hello @pattyp845, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @amandajro and other members. You will notice that we merged your discussion with a similar discussion so that you can meet other members who have the same or similar symptoms.
@ardis3 @eeppeerr88 @bengalady @donmckibben and @ellerbracke may have some information they can share with you.
Did you have a chance to discuss your concerns or questions with your doctor or surgeon?
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Hello @pattyp845 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, a community of members sharing experiences and supporting one another through a variety of healthcare issues. It sounds like you are very motivated to find a solution to your pain and swelling. Congratulations on losing weight to start, that is a great accomplishment that will likely help you in many ways, if not your knee.
What are your thoughts/concerns on the surgery suggested?