Question 1

how long does pain last after total knee replacement?

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May not be complete: Some are fortunate to have the surgery and shortly there after once the wounds healed, they have no pain at all. Many will have great improvement of pain, but never completely resolved after the replacement surgery. It is a big surgical procedure with significant risks/benefits, so do your research and discuss with doc thoroughly. Good luck to you.

Question 2

i had two total knee replacement in left knee a few yr ago the first failed . i am 47 now and i have had really bad calf pain for the last couple year?

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Calf pain: Please see your doctor.  You may need some PT, bracing, or surgery.  Knowing the facts will help you resolve things.  Sorry you have been through all this.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

what to expect after total knee replacement?

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Post TKA: Surgical pain. Lots of physical therapy. Improved alignment. Use of motion machine. Start with walker and progress to cane and stairs. Lessening of pain.

Question 4

can knees lock up after total knee replacement?

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Yes, but not often: Knee replacements can feel like "seizing" or "locking up" on rare occasions and they are usually not due to the device.  The most likely phenomena you are experiencing is either "crepitus" or "clunk" which is when scar tissue surrounding the front of the knee gets trapped within the device creating a sensation of locking up.  When severe enough, it can be alleviated by removing that scar tissue.

Question 5

why does my butt hurt after a total knee replacement?

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Butt attached to leg: You have likely been compensating for your knee prior to your surgery. This can throw your pelvis off but you don't notice it because it works. Now that your knee is fixed, you're likely walking more normally so you notice that your pelvis is off and your butt hurts. A good do can apply some omm to re-right your pelvis and help alleviate some of the pain.

Question 6

what makes the knee so stiff after total knee replacement?

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Scar tissue: Initially, inflammation after the surgery will cause the stiffness.  As inflammation subsides, the new tissue can be immature and fibrotic.  Early intervention of soft tissue mobilization and joint mobilization is key to decrease the level of stiffness in the new joint.  I believe physical therapy should be initiated as soon as possible, ideally the next day.

Question 7

how long after total knee replacement before one can swim?

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Post op Care: The doctors here will defer to your surgeon on this one.  There should have been a set of post operative instructions given you when you left the surgery center.  If this was not included your surgeon will have the right answer for you.

Question 8

what can be expected after having a total knee replacement?

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Pain...and work!: Assuming the knee was placed correctly, now it is up to you and the other health care providers to assure the best chance of you being satisfied with the results.  You and your md are a team... As is your pt.  You need to religiously perform your stretching exercises, attend your pt sessions and let your doc know of any issues quickly since the first few months are critical.

Question 9

what can be expected after a total knee replacement for pt?

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TKR Physical therapy: http://www.brighamandwomens.org/patients_visitors/pcs/rehabilitationservices/physical%20therapy%20standards%20of%20care%20and%20protocols/knee%20-%20tkr%20protocol.pdf.

Question 10

how long till my knee feels better after total knee replacement?

Accepted Answer

Varies with patient: Obtaining significant relief after a knee replacement usually occurs between 1 and 3 months after the surgery with full recovery ranging from 6 to 12 months.

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