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Pain after recent Knee Replacement. What is normal? For how long?
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Apr 4, 2023 | Replies (102)Comment receiving replies
I am 8 weeks out and while I was doing great at first, I'm now experiencing the same thing you are. I also have pain on my inner knee, which Dr. said is my bursa and it will get better "in time". My PT said to continue all exercises but maybe cut back a little and let the knee/leg rest more. I admit I have probably been more active than I should at this time .. lots of exercise, walking, shopping, etc. I find at the end of the day I suffer from it. So I think it's time to start pampering myself again! R.I.C.E.works well and I need to be patient. I'm guessing the pain in the back of your leg is from over-exerting it too. Let us know how it goes.
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Does the pain on the inner knee come mostly from the patella, especially when going up and down steps? It could be a strength issue with your quads. Rest is a good idea to get things settled down. You might check in with your surgeon or your PT to find exercises to strengthen the quad without stressing the knee too much. And of course ice and elevate after every therapy session.
I'm at eight weeks as well and while all pain is gone, still have slight swelling. That can take a while to go down.
Joe
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Every knee is different. My first TKR and recovery could not have gone better. My 2nd TKR 4 months later went well to start, then slight swelling would come and go depending on my activity level. And I was over-doing it too. So good advice, especially after a month when you've done most of the therapy for motion, just slow down. I took two days off to start (5 weeks post-op) and then worked on my legs every other day.
Joe