Question 1

i had cartolige symptoms in high school and now my doctor says i will need a knee replacement if i keep running. is this true?

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If : There is no cartilage left in the joint your doctor is preparing you for it. There are some "cushioning injection that are new but discuss with your orthopedic surgeon.

Question 2

female 76 had carotid stroke and one knee replacement 2015 know my gp says i have water in both knees why is this ?and will this respond with the watertablets for short time how can i improve this i am little over weight.

Accepted Answer

Knee swelling: If the swelling is confined to your knees, it’s likely that you have what we call a joint “effusion” which, with 76y/o knees, is likely to be due to osteoarthritis (wear and tear). Sometimes, osteoarthritis can cause inflammation around the joint leading to swelling. Unfortunately, this will not improve with your water tablets. You should keep active, elevate your legs &amp; consider physiotherapy.

Question 3

will swelling after knee replacement surgery go down?

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Yes: It takes several months but eventually swelling after total joint replacement does subside and, if the surgery was done well, the knee feels better than ever. Of course in the early postoperative period, the first few months, i would also be concerned about the development of blood clots. Any significant swelling of the extremity should immediately constipation to report to the emergency room for a lower extremity ultrasound to rule out any clots in the leg. These can be life-threatening.

Question 4

what is a pretty good run down on post-op knee replacement?

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Early mobilization: Following knee replacement, early mobilization is the key.  Patients are now ambulating either the day of surgery or the day after.  One can put full weight on the operated knee immediately following surgery and usually require the use of a cane or a walker.  Focus on range of motion is also important, followed by quadriceps strengthening program.  Most patients walk normally in approx 8 weeks.

Question 5

how long does it take for swelling to go down after knee replacement surgery?

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Swelling after TKA: The knee can stay swollen for a number of months after surgery. Often, even after it is fully healed, there is some residual swelling so that it never completely looks like a normal knee.

Question 6

had total knee replacement in december still very painful and have small knots down incision is that normal can't get answer from doctor ?

Accepted Answer

Varies: The recovery from knee replacement varies somewhat from patient to patient and surgeon to surgeon.  If you are slowly but surely getting better, than it is likely you will continue to improve.  If you are not getting better or are even getting worse, then you need to sit down with your surgeon to discuss this further or seek a second opinion.

Question 7

knee replacement injury stepping down steps on porch. pain/weakness in joint and surrounding muscles. second injury in two months.

Accepted Answer

Orthopedics: I strongly suggest a thorough orthopedic reevaluation and certainly a PT evaluation.

Question 8

i had a total right knee replacement on 11/17/15 after 12wks of healing and therapy numbness from my knee down to my toes told tibial @ pop was nicked?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Numbness is typically a neurological complaint.  After a knee replacement, numbness can be related to an aggravation of a nerve in the back, or it can be something more near the knee replacement itself; which is what you are implying when you say the nerve may have been "nicked". A nerve conduction test can usually tell the cause or at least location of the problem.

Question 9

does a partial knee replacement have a squeaking sound when you bend your leg?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Any joint prosthesis may click, squeak, or make other noise.

Question 10

hi it was 6 months ago i had a total knee replacement is it normal now for lower leg to throb constantly am exercising it but no relief?

Accepted Answer

No: No that is not a "normal" complaint and there are many possibilities.  I would not hesitate to be seen and fully evaluated for it.

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I had cartolige symptoms in high school and now my doctor says i will need a knee replacement if i keep running. is this true?

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Female 76 had carotid stroke and one knee replacement 2015 know my gp says i have water in both knees why is this ?and will this respond with the watertablets for short time how can i improve this i am little over weight.

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Will swelling after knee replacement surgery go down?

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What is a pretty good run down on post-op knee replacement?

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How long does it take for swelling to go down after knee replacement surgery?

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Had total knee replacement in december still very painful and have small knots down incision is that normal can't get answer from doctor ?

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Knee replacement injury stepping down steps on porch. pain/weakness in joint and surrounding muscles. second injury in two months.

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I had a total right knee replacement on 11/17/15 after 12wks of healing and therapy numbness from my knee down to my toes told tibial @ pop was nicked?

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Does a partial knee replacement have a squeaking sound when you bend your leg?

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Hi it was 6 months ago i had a total knee replacement is it normal now for lower leg to throb constantly am exercising it but no relief?

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