Question 1

had partial knee replacement nearly 3 weeks ago. i have been having pt 5 times a week since.. last night and today the pain is overwhelming and worse?

Accepted Answer

Call your ortho: Go to your orthopedic Dr. It could be an infection or failure of the cement.

Question 2

2 years ago, i had knee replacement. after extensive p/t, i am suffering with spasms in the knee area at night or when relaxing.  my doc prescr. flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) 5 mg. at night. no relief. help.

Accepted Answer

Second opinion?: It might be time to get a second opinion.  You could certainly also go back to your current treating doctor and let them know that you have had no relief.

Question 3

partial knee replacement 4 wks. i started using aspercreme heat on muscles around knee. used last night. just got out of shower and leg burning...

Accepted Answer

Observe: After knee replacement or other major surgery there can be either numbness or hypersensitivity of local nerves.    When you put "heat" creme on hypersensitive nerves, it can cause a burning sensation.  It's probably not dangerous.  Worth watching if the sensation gets better when you withhold the creme.  The main thing to do is make sure you get your range of motion back and strengthen you knee.

Question 4

will total knee replacement help my problem? both legs from knees to feet ache all day and night. top of feet sore to touch. walking 20 to 30 minutes is extent of mobility time. must sit for a few minutes.

Accepted Answer

Please : Please see an orthopedic specialist for a complete evaluation of your knees if you haven't done so.  If your x-rays show "bone on bone" arthritis, where your joint space is completely obliterated, and you have failed bracing and nsaids such as advil, (ibuprofen) then you may need a knee replacement.  Possibly though you have another diagnosis such as neuropathy, which is a nerve condition of your legs, or even vascular disease such as claudication.  You need a complete workup to find out for sure.

Question 5

on june 10 th i have knee replacement. my knee doesn't respond as well as i expect. it doesn't flex enough. i will have knee manipulation. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Post surgical knee: Scar tissue that forms following surgery may prevent full range of motion. If physical therapy cannot resolve this, manual manipulation is performed to break the scar tissue

Question 6

i have osteoarthritis in both knees but i am too young for knee replacement how can i manage the pain, i can, t get around very well.

Accepted Answer

Arthritis exercise.: Osteoarthritis is best treated with regular exercise and being at your ideal weight.  The pain can be treated with acetaminophen, and anti inflammatory medications, such as naproxen, and ibuprofen. Injections to knees with steroids, or the use of Hyaluronate products are effective.

Question 7

s taking oral steroids prevent me from a knee replacement surgery?

Accepted Answer

: Depends on what the problem is. Please give more details. Better yet as someone who has seen and examined you and your knee.

Question 8

what do you advise if i had a knee replacement and now my knee dosent ben t?

Accepted Answer

See Ortho doc: you may need exercises to range your knee, however if there is something wrong with your replacement the orthopedic doc may need to further evaluate you.

Question 9

i am having knee replacement in april, 2013. i can't  take opium pain medication.  what else can i take to relieve the pain? thanks, dee

Accepted Answer

Many Choices: It would be very wise to meet with a pain specialist prior to your surgery to set yourself up for success. Alternative investigation too may help: meditation, acupuncture, massage. 
Possible meds include 
pain blocker Gabapentin (neurontin)
anti inflammatory such as meloxicam, naprosyn, (naproxen) etc
opiate alternative tramadol (warning; addictive too)
seek specialty advice.

Question 10

what are injection options for knees that won't further deteriorate the joint? trying to prolong total knee replacement but am in immense pain

Accepted Answer

Viscosupplementation: If it is from an early degenerative phenomena, then viscosupplementation can be used in which the injected material is somewhat similar to normal synovial fluid is another option beyond steroid injections.

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Had partial knee replacement nearly 3 weeks ago. i have been having pt 5 times a week since.. last night and today the pain is overwhelming and worse?

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2 years ago, i had knee replacement. after extensive p/t, i am suffering with spasms in the knee area at night or when relaxing. my doc prescr. flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) 5 mg. at night. no relief. help.

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Partial knee replacement 4 wks. i started using aspercreme heat on muscles around knee. used last night. just got out of shower and leg burning...

A member asked:

Will total knee replacement help my problem? both legs from knees to feet ache all day and night. top of feet sore to touch. walking 20 to 30 minutes is extent of mobility time. must sit for a few minutes.

A member asked:

On june 10 th i have knee replacement. my knee doesn't respond as well as i expect. it doesn't flex enough. i will have knee manipulation. what is this?

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I have osteoarthritis in both knees but i am too young for knee replacement how can i manage the pain, i can, t get around very well.

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S taking oral steroids prevent me from a knee replacement surgery?

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What do you advise if i had a knee replacement and now my knee dosent ben t?

A member asked:

I am having knee replacement in april, 2013. i can't take opium pain medication. what else can i take to relieve the pain? thanks, dee

A member asked:

What are injection options for knees that won't further deteriorate the joint? trying to prolong total knee replacement but am in immense pain

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