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Soreness and stiffness 10 months post TKR

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 1, 2023 | Replies (33)
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@nursefran68

Hi Everyone
I am nine months out from a TKR and basically doing pretty well. Just wondering if anyone has experienced creaking kind of noises (known as crepitation) when straightening the knee after it's been flexed for a while. It's intermittent. I do not have any pain and am able to walk very well. I am due for a visit with the surgeon in a couple of weeks but thought in the meantime I'd see if anyone can shed a little light on this.

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Jul 28, 2023

Noise coming from the knee is fairly common after TKR. Certainly check with your surgeon, but if it's minor and intermittent, likely it's nothing to be concerned about.

I have found that consistently working on my quads (squats, extensions, leg presses), and hamstrings keeps my knee capsule "tight" and so I don't hear any sounds. I think for most, though, some sound is common and not a cause for concern.

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