Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
189 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Loose Ligaments Be Cause For Pain In Knee After Replacement?

im a 48 yr old female,5ft8in,160lbs.i have had numerous back fusions,neck fusions,r hip replacement it popped out 3 times so had a revison on it .had total l knee rplcmnt 14 mo. ago .surgeon said my knee is very loose because of all the ligaments and that is causing my severe pain/buckling but he left it at that he did take fluid to check for infection neg. also have swelling in knee. all the revision topics talk about mechanical failure what about ligaments thank you
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Twitter Mon, 27 Apr 2020 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 28 Apr 2020 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

You will need your MRI scan to guide you properly. However, loose or torn ligaments can be a cause of pain and buckling.

Thank you. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Orthopedic surgery


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Loose Ligaments Be Cause For Pain In Knee After Replacement?

Hi, You will need your MRI scan to guide you properly. However, loose or torn ligaments can be a cause of pain and buckling. Thank you. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopedic Surgeon