Burning after total knee replacement

3 mo post op bilateral knee replacements. Best Surgeon Dr William Shell, Tennesse Orthopedic Association .
Not sure where you're located . He's the best.

Find a new surgeon. Look for someone in their late 30s, early 40s. They are very active in their profession, up on the latest developments, and have been surgeons for around 5 to 10 years. They make the best surgeons. Do not go to someone in their 50s or 60s. They make great PCPs but lousy surgeons.

All the best friend.

Joe

I am in Oregon. I think we have good Ortho. I just do not like any of the options requiring more surgery! Fighting pain is exhausting so I do not want to make matters worse!

3 mo post op bilateral knee replacements. Best Surgeon Dr William Shell, Tennesse Orthopedic Association .
Not sure where you're located . He's the best.

I disagree with the comment about not going to a surgeon in their late 50s or 60s. My surgeon is in that age range and is the one the RNs and some doctors go to for their replacements. He continues to educate himself and his staff. My knee is fantastic at 3 months PO...knock on wood. Best of luck with your recovery.

Yes I'm sure I do have that pain in the upper muscle but I have been told it was due to the pressure they have out on my upper leg.
I looked it up on Google and it looks like the MCL that has been stretched by using my operated leg to turn me around on the right side to get up from my bed.
I could feel the pull but it was too late. I guess the damaged was done I have done that a few times in a row thinking it will remember how to work again. It has gee. Years that I could not use my right leg because of the damaged knee. 4 years in all. Thank you for responding to my text. I really appreciate your reply

I live in Northern California and had a tkr August 2021. I am constantly in pain, level 3-4, higher if walking, cycling or swimming. My knee always feels like a vise is around it, especially on the outside part. Continuing pt exercises at home 2x/ week which also irritates it. Had a nerve ablation in September but it didn’t work. Considering focused shock wave therapy but would like to know if that will help the problem, whatever it is. Does anyone know of an orthopedic pain specialist that specializes in post tkr pain? Using cbd cream, diclofenac, ice, massage to manage the pain but it has taken over my life. Thanks

If you're anywhere near Walnut Creek, check out Dr. William Workman. He's a great ortho surgeon.

Thanks Mary,

And my apologies for generalizing about doctors. Of course there are great doctors and surgeons in their late 50s and 60s.

I had just moved and didn't have a surgeon. So the criteria I mentioned is a suggestion for people who need to find someone. It worked great for me, especially having Mako robotic assisted TKR. For those considering a TKR, I recommend it.

Thanks again Mary.

Joe