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A member asked:
I had a tkr 8 months ago. should i still have swelling and pain on walking 4-5 miles or climbing stairs?
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It's not uncommon: All knees heal at different rates. Talk to your surgeon to make sure the implants are stable and that there is no infection or other issue that won't get better with time.
Answered 12/1/2019
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No right answer: Unfortunately since everyone is different there is not a good way to answer this. I have seen people after tkr who are in great shape 8 months after surgery and those who can have persistent pain, stiffness and swelling. At the 8 month mark it does make sense to talk to your orthopedist about your symptoms to see what can be done. Good luck.
Answered 12/30/2018
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