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Help with pain after 3 months of TKR
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 16, 2023 | Replies (118)Comment receiving replies
I'm 7 months out with a TKR, improving in some areas; however,still experiencing some sensation in the incision where it is raised a little,pain in knee cap and pain behind the knee.im told to use heat and cold,but the pain behind the knee continues to be stiff and painful to bend.it seems the more exercises you do,the worse it gets as far as the swelling,pain and stiffness that occurs afterwards.
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Hello,
I'm 17 weeks out on my right knee and 10 weeks out on my left knee of Total knee replacements. What I found that has helped me is using a pain cream that helps when you massage it's called Village Naturals Therapy, Lotion, Aches and Pains Muscle Relief, I get it from Amazon .I always massage behind my knee. I use both hands to massage behind my knees and on top of my knees , also up and down the leg and as far as the scar goes there is a technique that you go side to side on your scar to break down the scar tissue. This lotion I have found to be my lifesaver, I had to go back to work 13 weeks on my right side and 6 weeks on my left and I am a casino dealer ,so I am on my feet all day long they've been pretty good at working with me and let me be on a sit down table if it gets really bad but standing and actually walking is helping me quite a bit. I hope this helps
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I agree that pain & stiffness can be worse after exercise, ice can help, but I know it's important not to "overdo". I also had a "raised" scar, (I tend to form keloids), & my PT recommended using silicone scar tape, (& also massaging the scar), which has definitely helped.