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Debilitating pain 6 months after knee replacement
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Feb 22, 2023 | Replies (117)Comment receiving replies
Wow, 6 months. That's terrible. Can we get an update?
I had both knees replaced 10 weeks ago. About 2 1/2 weeks ago the therapist pushed my right knee back farther than usual. It didn't hurt and felt odd because of that. The other knee has been stiffer and resisted on the bending as expected.
The next morning the right knee hurt before I got out of bed. I can still barely walk 150 feet before the pain gets unbearable. I ask the surgeon and PT what happened the answer (which is no answer) is always to do my exercises and it will get better. It only gets worse. I could have kept the old knee because it feels just like it did before the surgery.
I wonder what actually happened in there and is time all that can improve it? I continue with PT and exercises and it hurts like heck.
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How were you doing before they pushed your knee back? I know different for everyone but one thing still same don’t let anyone push or pull on your knees …..it is possible she may have broke through some scar tissue …. That would cause inflammation and soreness….I was told only use my own resistance….. that is For future reference…..what can you do now I definitely ice and stretching …. I can go by my own experience I had set back few weeks ago …. I iced and did stretching no exercise that caused pain … my knee needed a break … I also used rock tape which helped tremendously…. Maybe your pt can tape you take some pressure off your knee , worth a shot …..also give yourself a break we need time to heal … but keep on moving …. I am also little over 6 months out of revision…..I have my ups and downs but nice thing is I retain my flexion for most part…we are works in progress lol ….don’t give up just minor set back …..
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I suggest you be assertive with telling your surgeon that SOMETHING is wrong...Your pain is worse after a PT manipulation. At the very least, you should be seeing your surgeon in person for an examination and confirmation that you are ok. It will replace the worry with confidence that you will be improving. I have had a TKR and it's been a blessing. I never even think about it. Works perfectly. Hang in there, you will be ok. Best wishes