Suggest Treatment For Severe Knee Pain Post A Total Knee Replacement Surgery

Posted on Wed, 4 Jan 2017

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Question : I had total knee replacement in August of 2014. The last 3 or three months I have had severe knee pain(right) knee. To The point I have had a hard time walking. I am overweight. The pain is on the outside of the knee. Also pain runs from my knee diagonally to the groin area.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (-3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to many causes.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Pain 2 years after total knee replacement can be due to neuropathic pain, internal scarring (arthrofibrosis), loosening of the prosthesis, patellofemoral instability, postoperative stiffness, etc. A direct clinical examination and investigations like MRI and arthroscopy are needed to identify the exact cause. The treatment usually involves pain killers under guidance of a pain therapist, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, etc.
You need to consult your surgeon for proper diagnosis and further management.

I hope this answers your query.
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Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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