What Causes Stinging Sensation In Left Knee With History Of Knee Replacement Surgery?

Posted on Wed, 17 Jun 2015

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Question : My left knee stings...I had knee replacement surgery about 7 years ago. Why is it stinging now in that knee area...where scar is.

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You may need to investigate like CRP ,CBC,ESR.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.

As pre your history infection is likely diagnosis
DO NOT IGNORE INFECTION IN POST TKR .
You may need to investigate like CRP ,CBC,ESR
PCR culture is very useful to find culprit organism.

Another possibility of loosening or metallosis, x ray will help in diagnosis.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (21 hours later)

What are CRP ,CBC,ESR?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
These are routine blood investigation

Detailed Answer:
Hello again

CBC-Complete blood count,
CRP- C reactive protein
ESR-erythrocyte sedimentation rate

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar