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What Causes Persistent Stiffness In The Knee After A Total Knee Replacement Surgery?
Posted on
Sun, 22 Jan 2017
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Sun, 22 Jan 2017
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Question : I had both knees totally replaced 3 years ago I exercise daily and ride a stationery bike 30 to 60minutes daily. Knees still very stiff am I doing something wrong I have spoken to folks that claim no issues at all. I am 75 active male
Brief Answer:
Can be a muscle stffness.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Doing a daily exercise will keep your knees in a good shape and will keep the strength of the muscles around your knee intact.
The stiffness of the knees can be related to mild muscle stiffness and the osteoporotic changes of the long bones. Do continue with calcium supplements and use a local analgesic gel and a hot compress to decrease the stiffness. Increasing intake of electrolyte rich fluids will also help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be a muscle stffness.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Doing a daily exercise will keep your knees in a good shape and will keep the strength of the muscles around your knee intact.
The stiffness of the knees can be related to mild muscle stiffness and the osteoporotic changes of the long bones. Do continue with calcium supplements and use a local analgesic gel and a hot compress to decrease the stiffness. Increasing intake of electrolyte rich fluids will also help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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