Knee Replacement Post-op Pain -Nerve block experience

Posted by healthtalk @healthtalk, Apr 1 9:49am

I had knee replacement done about 15 months back.
I have sharp pain in the knee. Range of motion is limited. Actually I am worse situation than before my surgery. I have been directed to pain management dr and nerve block is recommended
Has anyone had this done
Thanks for your help

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lizalaw228 | @lizalaw228 | Apr 1 12:44pm

I would go to different ortho surgeon to have replacement evaluated

healthtalk | @healthtalk | Apr 1 6:50pm

Nerve block is done by pain management dr not Ortho surgeon
Still checking if that is right procedure for me.

gently | @gently | Apr 4 2:19am

Have you had post surgical imaging?

healthtalk | @healthtalk | Apr 4 5:16am

Yes

healthtalk | @healthtalk | Apr 4 7:45am

In reply to @gently "Have you had post surgical imaging?" + (show)

Yes X-ray and MRI

gently | @gently | Apr 5 8:33pm

Ascertain that you are not experiencing incorrect positioning of of the replacement joint. Since you have an MRI you might want to send it to a different institution for a second opinion. A nerve block in the interum might be helpful and wouldn't hinder your broader search. It is the restrictive movement that would make me want additional information.

healthtalk | @healthtalk | Apr 5 8:51pm

Consulted few surgens
Xray MRI HAD BEEN DONE they all feel replacement is fine. I personally feel insert size is not correct. Dr dont think that. After more than 2 years , 2 surgeries and about no of therapist i am in lot of pain
I am in More pain and less range of motion than before two surgeries