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How would you manage knee pain after replacement?
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You ask : Your surgeon and inform him of your situation. I am sure you were instructed on ice and given post op meds....
Answered 8/15/2012
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Depends on timing : Postoperative pain is managed with a combination of narcotics, nsaid, ice therapy, stretching, swelling control with elevation and compression stockings. As weeks and months go by, narcotics stop, tylenol (acetaminophen) and NSAID medicines, exercise and ice predominate.
Answered 7/27/2014
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