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Suggest Ways To Manage Pain After Total Knee Replacement Surgery

I had TKR 9/24/15 initially did great then severe pain that was termed referred pain, had subsequently my hip replaced, same side on 1/19/16 Did intense physical therapy 3x a week, I am walking ok but at 200 yards or so ,my knee starts to hurt with a vice like feeling bellow the knee. All X rays look fine, range of motion ok too at 120 .the knee feels somewhat warm to the touch . I am icing and elevating . What to do ?
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Hello,

You can try opiod analgesics like tramadol or hydrocodone for long lasting pain free intervals. In severe cases you can opt for steroid injection.

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

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Ways To Manage Pain After Total Knee Replacement Surgery

Hello, You can try opiod analgesics like tramadol or hydrocodone for long lasting pain free intervals. In severe cases you can opt for steroid injection. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician