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TKR serious burning inside of knee

Posted by bluesquirrel @bluesquirrel, Dec 1, 2021

I am 10 days out from my second TKR. About 4 or 5 days ago the inside of my knee started to burn and today it's like a hot coal sitting on my knee burning into it!
What is this burning and how can I get rid of it? It is going to mess up PT because I cant even do the exercises I need to do.
The area is a little warm but not excessive, it's not red except for a bruise near it. But the pain is unbearable and I end up in tears constantly!
Anyone have any knowledge about this and anything I can do to get rid of it. Ice helps some, but once the ice comes off the burn comes back. Not always full on, but still quite painful. I cant even narrow down what really brings it on or anything except the ice helps some.
I've seen other posts about this, but not any answers. I'll keep looking but hope someone can respond and help me out. Thanks!

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4tkr | @4tkr | Dec 8, 2021
In reply to @bluesquirrel "I just came from my post op appointment after the surgery. I posted an answer to..." + (show)
@bluesquirrel

I just came from my post op appointment after the surgery.
I posted an answer to my original question after I'd talked to professionals about it. Today, I received another answer to the possible cause.of the burning. I'll put a picture of my xray here.
The pin that is supposed to be in the joint has come out. The lump that showed up 5 days ago was probably the pin poking out. When I went into the ER last Friday, my wife specifically pointed this out to them, and I made sure the surgeon was aware when he saw me Saturday morning. He was not concerned.
The short version of the last 5 days is that the pain intensified on Friday and I ended up in the hospital to control pain. Others at the hospital questioned it, bit doc wasnt so it was bypassed so to speak. Released sunday and back in er that night, then sent home. Discomfort since then, but it's been bearable.
Today I found out about this pin issue.
Im sorry if I missed anything and there is more questions anyone may have, please ask!
I'm trying to stay positive and focus on moving forward, but it's very disappointing to have to go through this.
If someone has this and you go into the er or docs office, ask for an xray! Better it be nothing than to have to go through all of this!

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I'm not a doctor, nor do I play one on T.V. but that there my friend doesn't look right.

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mercuryrose | @mercuryrose | Dec 9, 2021

Did you have your TKR at Mayo Clinic AZ,?

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bluesquirrel | @bluesquirrel | Dec 9, 2021
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@mercuryrose

Did you have your TKR at Mayo Clinic AZ,?

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I did not have it at a mayo clinic. But this site is where I trust answers and info rather than just anywhere on google. Hope it's ok that I did post this here.

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ezas123 | @ezas123 | Dec 10, 2021
In reply to @bluesquirrel "I did not have it at a mayo clinic. But this site is where I trust..." + (show)
@bluesquirrel

I did not have it at a mayo clinic. But this site is where I trust answers and info rather than just anywhere on google. Hope it's ok that I did post this here.

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I did not have my tkr at Mayo either but wish I did….. this support system is awesome I am so grateful they let us join…..because it is awesome to hear from others going through and that have gone through come out the other side …. I asked my dr office why don’t they have support group…. They said they do of nurses and dr you ca call 24/7 ….. but out of 4 times I called because I have experienced problems after surgery I have gotten 2 call backs They can keep there support system ….. I told them about this one they say whatever works for you but make sure you call numbers if you have problem….. lol I stick with this support system has made recovery more bare able

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marymelba | @marymelba | Dec 10, 2021

This site saved my sanity. My TKR was July 28 and I continue with all the recommendations offered on this site. I have good ROM, not perfect, but functional. Nerve pain is helped by ice packs. Blessings to all.

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mercuryrose | @mercuryrose | Dec 10, 2021
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@bluesquirrel

I did not have it at a mayo clinic. But this site is where I trust answers and info rather than just anywhere on google. Hope it's ok that I did post this here.

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Oh there are many people here that doesn’t go to Mayo Clinic. I am scheduled for Surgery in Feb and a looking for anyone that has TKR by Dr Bingham, at Phoenix AZ.

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