problems with pain from a knee replacement, 3yrs later?
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If it was a total replacement, the only thing I can think of that would cause pain now is a loosening of the artificial joint.  If that's the case, you need to see your ortho surgeon.  Once it gets loose, it will only get worse.
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You sound like you got your knee at the same shop my husband got his.  The doctor you need to see to have it evaluated is an Orthopedic Surgeon.   X-rays don't show most of the ails that affect a knee, because most of it involve cartilage or tendons, which don't show up in them.  You could have problems with either the cartilage pad that separates the bones of the upper and lower leg, or a partial ligament tear.  Either of those problems will cause knee pain, immobitility of the joint, swelling, and even the knee to give out and let you hit the deck.   Though I will also tell you that there isn't a lot they can do at the moment if it involves the cartilage.  If it's a ligament tear, that can be repaired surgically.   My husband has a small hole in his cartilage, and a little extra ligament movement, and has a specially fitted brace to wear when it's really giving him fits.  I keep a bag of frozen peas around just for him to use when it swells.  I would bet that you have a similar problem, as his also will snap,crackle and pop, and he actually creaks when he walks.   He takes Motrin for the pain, and wears the brace when the weather turns cold.  Also when he's going to be doing much walking.   We see the Orthopedic Surgeon about once a year to re-evaluate the knees, and for him to decide if it's at the point that surgery would be of benefit to him.  His Orthopedic Surgeon also has two bad knees, and they usually end up comparing noises and clicks.  So I'd say that was your best choice of doctor- Orthopedic Surgeon, and see what he has to say about it.  They may do an arthroscopy to have a look at it, and give you the final diagnosis then, along with your treatment options. They can also fit you for a proper brace then as well.   Good luck, though I hate to tell you knees are real boogers to fix, and fix well.  They make lots of things, but not knees.
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It is very much possible...The body will try to reject what it thinks is a foreign body.  I'm surprised at the ortho who did not tell u that this could be possible.  Contact ur FP or Ortho to get test done.  There was a few yrs back that they did have issues with hip replacement and knee replacemnet parts.  Please talk to the surgeon who did ur hubby's hip surgery.  There also could be some underline issues...so please make the appointment.
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i had knee pain to and i went to the physical therapist and they gave me a workout.  I went home that night, thru out the work out after 2 reps and bought a knee brace, a thin one just to keep the muscles warm, which i wore for a year and a half and i haven't had any pain since.  That was 4 years ago.  This is good for dull, stretched feeling pain, sharp pain is something that the trainers probably could help you out with.\nPS i only knew the work out was crap cause the workout they had given me for my shoulders the year before had gotten better by just working through it when i could and not using it while still getting the best workout when i couldn't.
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I'm a doctor, but not an orthopedist.  You should probably see an orthopedic specialist.  You could have any number of problems, from a strain/sprain to arthritis to torn ligaments.  Many knee problems can be treated with medication, special exercises or a brace, but some require injections or surgery.\n\nYou need to have a good exam by a doc to know for sure.  A week is long enough for a mild injury to start feeling better.\n\nGood luck.
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its arthritus, you can try glucosamine and chondroiton, and aleive for some pain help and ask your doctor for something like mobic, thats the anti inflamitory im on, it doesnt really stop the pain but it helps some, also lose weight. thats a biggie, next step is joint replacement. its old age hon.
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Two of my patients have got knee surgery in India.One was treated for acl repair surgery and the other for total knee replacement surgery.Both of them are very happy with the results.Their pain and other symptoms due to joint damage have totally gone.\n\nOrthopaedic Surgery is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges spine surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.I have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as some of the  surgery is not covered by insurance.They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.\n\nThe cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your knee surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.both my patients had gone to India through the forerunners healthcare company.i strongly recommend you to talk to this company,checkout your options with surgery from them.\n\nhttp://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
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1. Demand a second opinion, preferably from a doctor not associated with your original doctor.\n\n2. You are in command of what happens in your treatment. If you are in pain, then the doctor is required to help you relieve it.\n\n3. 8 months is a long time to still be having pain and numbness. When was your last MRI done and did it show any unexplained swelling? This could be a cause of the pain and numbness.\n\nGood luck. My eldest son had dual Harrington rods and dual bone grafts to stabilize his spine after cancer surgery. He said that it was uncomfortable (meaning needing IV morphine) for about the first week. After that, he used tylenol to control the pain. This is what I am basing the statements that I made. Get a second opinion. If you are still not satisfied, get a third opinion. And tell your current doctor that you are completely within your rights to demand pain relief.
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I have it, I had seven surgeries on my lower spine and my cervical spine. Mine is related to degenerative osteoarthritis in a severe form. It started when I was 48 yrs. old. I'm now 67 and will be in a wheel chair in a few years. It's now, the arthritis, in my hands, I'll have stiff hands from surgery by this time next year.\n\n   There is no hope or even control for my disease, only more surgery and drug control for the extreme pain, the nights are the worse.\n\n   If your young, see your doctor, they have some preventive means now for certain population groups. Maybe you can still get help. My cardiac surgeon is the best, probably the form-most in the Midwest and can't use his hands anymore. That's life, good luck and God Bless.  It took me as long to write this as it would have a long letter, that's what I mean.
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Wow this is a tough one. I think I will resist any knee replacement option and I have two bad knees. I have seen too many very unsatisfied suffering recipients. Maybe the fix will get better in a few years. I would not worry about running. If you can walk well and painless after they get through with you that's all it seems you can expect.
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Congratulations on the win!\n\nPity about your knee. I think you should do two things:\n\n1 If this is persistent, get some advice from a good sports physio or a specialist doctor. It doesn't sound within the normal range of post-ride aches and pains.\n\n2 Change your pedals for a set with more float - both frogs and eggbeaters are good in this respect. Maybe even consider returning to platforms. Try a few vigorous training rides on platforms and see if this cures the problem. \n\nIf you have the typical woman's wide pelvis your knee joints will be inwardly rotated to a greater degree than some (straight up and down) women and most men. You require the maximum floatability because the anatomical relationship in the length from hip joint to knee joint causes a lot more rotational movement of the long female femur. \n\nDon't risk your knees, you'll spend more than half your life regretting it. I speak from experience. I'm a lifelong mad-keen cyclist. Now I'm in my mid-50's a ride every day with clicky knees and a dull, precisely bounded pain somewhere in the medial side of my right knee joint. Getting up stairs is painful for me and sometimes so acute I think my right knee is going to give way. Its a heavy price to pay when I still have maybe 35 years cycling left in me.
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Feeling hot and redness is never good.  Do You have a fever.  There is a phone number You were given after Your Surgery to call if certain problems occur.  That is part of what You are paying for so CALL THEM. Don't let them blow You Off.  There is too much Staff Infections happening today to not check it out.  My Mother In Law had breast cancer, twice, ten years apart, same Hospital.  She got staff both times, it was so severe that the Doctor actually came to Her house to treat Her.  A Friend of Mine had knee surgery, on both knees, at the age of 14, She was experiencing a lot of pain. Her knees were wrapped and covered from her hips to Her knees, she kept insisting, so they checked it out by undoing all the wrapping, She had staff.  They told Her that if She had not been so persistent, She would have lost Her leg.\n\nGet It Checked Out, You Know The Old Adage, Better Safe Than Sorry.  Best Of Luck To You, But Please Take The Luck Out Of It. . .It's Your Arm
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You should consult an orthopaedic surgeon on the matter. Depending on your level of activity you might need to have the artifical joint replaced in 10 to 15 years. (Kind of a catch-22, the more active you are the sooner the replacement needs replaced) Since you have osteoarthritis somewhat early, there is possiblity of having more than one operation. However, for many with the pain from osteoarthritis, total hip replacement is the best option for increasing quality of life. Hope is helps.
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Well first you have to figure out what type of hamstring you have. Grade 1,2 or 3.\n\nGrade 1:\n-Might have tightness in the thigh. \n-May be able to walk properly. \n-Probably won't have much swelling. \n-Lying on front and trying to bend the knee against resistance probably won't produce much pain. \n\nGrade 2:\n-Probably cannot walk properly. \n-May get occasional sudden twinges of pain during activity. \n-May notice swelling. \n-Pressing in causes pain. \n-Bending the knee against resistance causes pain. \n-Might be unable to fully straighten the knee. \n\nGrade 3-\n-Unable to walk properly without the aid of crutches. \n-In severe pain. \n-Bad swelling appear immediately. \n-A static contraction will be painful and might produce a bulge in the muscle. \n-Expect to be out of competition for 3 to twelve weeks or more. \n\n     After you figure out which one you have here is how to heal it:\n\nGrade 1:\n-Use a compression bandage or heat retainer until you feel no pain. \n-See a sports injury professional who can advise on rehabilitation and strengthening. \n\nGrade 2-\n-Ice, compress, elevate, use crutches for 3 to 5 days. \n-See a sports injury specialist who can advise on rehabilitation.\n\nGrade 3:\n-Seek medical attention immediately!!! \n-R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate.) Use crutches. \n-See a sports injury professional who can advise on rehabilitation and prevention.
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OK I have a BIG history on my knee following a completely torn ACL (that is the ligament that holds the knee together).  I have had 5 knee ops and I don't know how many physio sessions as well as I guess about 1 year using crutches (over a 9 year period).\n\nAs a few people have said go and get referred to a knee specialist (if you are British go to your GP and get him to refer you - if you have Health Insurance ....use it!).\n\nIt is really difficult to judge what you have done from your description - I did hyper extend my during one of my recovery periods following an op and physio resolved the problem.  However what you will probably end up getting is an MRI scan which should show up any damage that you may have done to yourself.  If they cannot see anything they may well send you for physio and see how it goes.  If the problem is shown on the scan then they will almost certainly carry out an arthroscopy on you which uses fibre optics to look inside your knee and see what is going on.  They can solve the problem this way and the operation is simple and recovery is quite quick.\n\nAnyway the basic answer is GO TO YOUR DOCTOR and see from there!!\n\nIf you want check the website below - it is full of sad people with really really bad knee issues - you can get a lot of advice from here!
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As a PT, I've dealt with many patients 'sidelined' by knee pain. It all depends on what specifically is occurring in your knee (the joints above and below can also be a contributing factor). A physical therapist will examine you thouroughly and establish an exercise program/regimen to assist you in your recovery as well as provide manual therapy if indicated.  PT is a great option for you for any neuromusculoskeletal problem. :)
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I am not a doctor, but when I tore my ligament, the doctor did go in and look in the knee by using arthroscope(sp?).  They fixed it in the same simple surgery.  I was out the same day...BEWARE...it is now 20 years later, and I am getting ready to have a knee replacement!!  They doctors that I saw all told me that if they did the surgery, which I didn't have much choose, according to those doctors... I would end up with arthritis in 20 year or so... I was only 18..so 20 years seemed like nothing.  But NOW that I am looking at having a knee replacement...20 years doesn't seem that far away......\n\nGet all of your doctors credentials!  Check them all out before you allow them to cut on you!\n\nAgain, I an NOT a doctor!!!  But, this is what happened to me.\n\nUntil you get to a doctor, you can keep it elevated above your heart and keep ice on it for no longer than 20 minutes.  Then switch to heat for 20 minutes.  But, I'd get to see a doctor.  There are braces and "Breg" has many types of items that might help you.