Question 1

can cold weather cause knee pain post tkr?

Accepted Answer

Theoretically: It is thought that changes in pressure with weather fronts can cause pain in joints. The changes in pressure result in slight changes in the joint resulting in pressure on the lining which results in pain. This is common in folks with arthritis and chronic swelling.

Question 2

young adult that was very active in school sports and now always has bad knee pain and ankle pain (prev torn lig) during cold weather.

Accepted Answer

See doc, get rehab: Most injuries should respond to physical therapy.Don't discount the great importance to your mental and physical health from remaining active in your adulthood.Start by seeing your primary care doc and ask for a referral to physical therapy or a sports med doc. You are young and have great rehab potential.Don't let an old injury lead to lifelong sedentary living and its serious health consequences.

Question 3

i am 21, very active. never had a knee injury. i have knee pain after running/biking, & in cold weather. after warm showers my knees are tight.

Accepted Answer

Knee pain: Knee pain can be due to osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid, gout or other autoimmune diseases. You need to consult your physician for a work up

Question 4

medial knee pain after tkr. still limping oct 10 -- surgery may 8. cause. had manipulation in aug. 120 degree now- was 90?

Accepted Answer

Exam and X-rays : Medial knee pain after a tka and manipulation could be several different things . A thorough exam, x-rays and possibly lab work would be helpful.See your ors. Limping alone can cause knee bursitis.(pes). Scar tissue remaining in medial gutter, overhang of tibial baseplate, low grade infection, a condition called mid -flexion instability, referred pain from hip ; and others should be considered.

Question 5

i am experiencing bone pain and knee pain when i run, do squats, when i'm in a cold area of a foods store and when it gets cold in weather. the pain feels like two rocks are scraping against each other or there's a needle being shoved underneath.

Accepted Answer

Have you been: checked for possible patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) ?

Question 6

i'm 53 yr old having diabetes, thyroid, bp and knee pain. should undergo tkr or not?

Accepted Answer

Preoperative risks: Are present but don't necessarily preclude tkr.  Talk with your physician to make sure you don't need a preop stress test.

Question 7

can a pt be a candidate for tkr if they have chronic knee pain without severe arthritis? i've had 4 previous surgeries & still have debilitating pain.

Accepted Answer

No: Pain can be mechanical (worn or broken joint), inflammatory (something irritating or infecting the joint), neuropathic (nerve problem), or functional (normal joint but brain senses pain). First, find out which type of pain. TKR is only done for completely worn out joint. So, no.

Question 8

if you had tkr may. continued issues walking and now nov 15 patella dislocates. knee pain swollen. thigh edema inner sl bulging. next plan surgical?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It sounds like you have experienced some complications related to the extensor mechanism of the knee replacement.  Thai includes the patella, the polyethylene insert into the patella, the soft tissues including the tendons and supporting retinaculum, and the tibial tubercle.  The treatment options are based in the specific problem.  A detailed exam and x-ray can usually determine the cause/options.

Question 9

i had a total knee replacement 8 years ago. had x-ray due to knee pain. i have post surgical changes without any abnormalities. also vascular calcifications are shown. what does this mean for me?

Accepted Answer

: Your vessels have calcium deposits. All humans go a certain extent develop plaque within the arteries. As time goes on this plaque calcifies into a rock hard substance. This process is completely asymptomatic, but can be picked up on radiographic scans. Optimizing cardiovascular risk factors (cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, exercise) slows down this process. Discuss more with your PCP.

Question 10

ive had knee pain since childhood (it would usually appear in the evening, often before changes in the weather). recently, i started feeling the same in my elbow. it seems like these pains are getting more often. what can it be?

Accepted Answer

: Joint pains that are worse in the evening are usually related to mechanical issues; that is, rest and then proper posture/position, muscle strengthening can help.  You will need to see a doctor to examine you when symptomatic to have a better idea.

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Can cold weather cause knee pain post tkr

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Can cold weather cause knee pain post tkr?

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Young adult that was very active in school sports and now always has bad knee pain and ankle pain (prev torn lig) during cold weather.

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I am 21, very active. never had a knee injury. i have knee pain after running/biking, & in cold weather. after warm showers my knees are tight.

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Medial knee pain after tkr. still limping oct 10 -- surgery may 8. cause. had manipulation in aug. 120 degree now- was 90?

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I am experiencing bone pain and knee pain when i run, do squats, when i'm in a cold area of a foods store and when it gets cold in weather. the pain feels like two rocks are scraping against each other or there's a needle being shoved underneath.

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I'm 53 yr old having diabetes, thyroid, bp and knee pain. should undergo tkr or not?

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Can a pt be a candidate for tkr if they have chronic knee pain without severe arthritis? i've had 4 previous surgeries & still have debilitating pain.

A member asked:

If you had tkr may. continued issues walking and now nov 15 patella dislocates. knee pain swollen. thigh edema inner sl bulging. next plan surgical?

A member asked:

I had a total knee replacement 8 years ago. had x-ray due to knee pain. i have post surgical changes without any abnormalities. also vascular calcifications are shown. what does this mean for me?

A member asked:

Ive had knee pain since childhood (it would usually appear in the evening, often before changes in the weather). recently, i started feeling the same in my elbow. it seems like these pains are getting more often. what can it be?

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