Question 1

i had a total knee replacement 11 months ago. i still have lots of pain, swelling and warmth in the knee. i also have crunching under knee cap. ?

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See your surgeon: You nneed to see your knee surgeon.  You may have an infection or just inflammatory reaction.  The crunching i wouldn't worry about but you want to worry about the function of your knee.  And how much pain yo uar having...This definitely needs to be looked at!

Question 2

my husband had knee surgery 5 days ago.  he has fluid under his knee cap.  tonight, the other leg/ankle is swelling badly.  should he be seen at er?

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Maybe: No info about husband's age, medical problems, type of surgery, etc.  The fluid under knee cap is probably not of concern UNLESS the skin over it has become red, hot, swollen, and very tender, or if fever.

The OTHER leg being swollen is more concerning.  If he has any calf or leg tenderness on that side, please go to ER right away to make sure no blood clot.  Good luck!

Question 3

what can cause severe pain 1yr after total knee replacement surgery?my mother has numbness in foot and knee. sometimes swelling. thanks

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Varies: There are multiple possibilities, but one general way to look at it is either there is something wrong with the knee replacement surgery outcome, or your mother has another condition causing pain in that area.  The most common "other" cause is a condition calked spinal stenosis, which is essentially a pinched nerve in the back that can cause leg pain and numbness.

Question 4

what would cause a thickness/swelling/pain above the knee cap 5 yrs. after total knee replacement along with meds for rls are not working now?

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Knee Cap: Swelling around or above the knee cap can be from the joint itself.  This can be caused by inflammation, infection, metal allergies, or loosening of the prosthetic.  If outside the knee joint at the knee cap can be bursal swelling, tear of quad tendon with hematoma. Would follow up with your surgeon that did the knee repalcement if possible.

Question 5

is it true that it takes 6 -  8 week for the knee cap to subside from swelling after arthroscopic surgery?

Accepted Answer

It's possible: The time for knee effusion to resolve after a knee arthroscopy is highly variable-depends on what was done.  It would be unusual if a simple chondroplasty/debridement/menisectomy was done. However, if something more major was done like an acl, microfracture, lateral release, oats procedure this would be within normal limits.  Being too active, too early after a scope will cause persistent swelling.

Question 6

no cartilage in knees, bone on bone, and knee caps are misaligned. do i need total knee replacement surgery?

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Possibly: Your x-rays suggest you have severe arthritis. A total knee replacement, which would correct this problem,  is one of the most successful operations orthoapedic surgeons perform. Whether or not you need surgery depends on the severity of your symptoms and your consideration of the risks and benefits of the procedure. Visit with a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon to learn more.

Question 7

patella dislocation meniscus extruded past tibia. swelling- large effusion mrii. knee gave out while walking. need for surgery? pops clicks

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Depends: Your need for surgery will depend on the stability and/or damage under your knee cap.  If this is your first patella dislocation vs the latest ofmor, that could change things as well.  The effusion or fluid in the knee is just a symptom of the dislocation.  Its really the patella that needs to be  evaluated.

Question 8

my husband's patella tendon was torn during surgery for a total knee replacement.  how will the recovery from the tendon injury effect tkr recovery?

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It will definitely: prolong recovery to a degree as the patellar tendon is a significant part of knee stability and mobility.

Question 9

hi doctor, 3 weeks back my mother has undergone total knee replacement surgery. after that the platelet count has increased to 6.5*10^4/cmm.. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Could be ok: depends on the lab
should ask doctor who ordered test

Question 10

i have swelling that started behind my knee with lots of pain.today my whole knee is swollen, with pain doing thru my leg.from knee cap down.what can?

Accepted Answer

Baker's cyst: You may have developed a baker's cyst. Fluid from knee has moved to the back of the knee and can be very uncomfortable. Have orthopedic check it out for you.

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I had a total knee replacement 11 months ago. i still have lots of pain, swelling and warmth in the knee. i also have crunching under knee cap. ?

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My husband had knee surgery 5 days ago. he has fluid under his knee cap. tonight, the other leg/ankle is swelling badly. should he be seen at er?

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What can cause severe pain 1yr after total knee replacement surgery?my mother has numbness in foot and knee. sometimes swelling. thanks

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What would cause a thickness/swelling/pain above the knee cap 5 yrs. after total knee replacement along with meds for rls are not working now?

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Is it true that it takes 6 - 8 week for the knee cap to subside from swelling after arthroscopic surgery?

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No cartilage in knees, bone on bone, and knee caps are misaligned. do i need total knee replacement surgery?

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Patella dislocation meniscus extruded past tibia. swelling- large effusion mrii. knee gave out while walking. need for surgery? pops clicks

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My husband's patella tendon was torn during surgery for a total knee replacement. how will the recovery from the tendon injury effect tkr recovery?

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Hi doctor, 3 weeks back my mother has undergone total knee replacement surgery. after that the platelet count has increased to 6.5*10^4/cmm.. is this normal?

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I have swelling that started behind my knee with lots of pain.today my whole knee is swollen, with pain doing thru my leg.from knee cap down.what can?

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