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What Causes Pain Below Fibula After A Knee Replacement And Stiffening Leg?

having pain down fibula. had knee replacement march 17th 2015 and during therapy noticed had pain at knee joint and down side of leg. can t lift it during night except stiffening leg and using other keg to lift. see my doctor at end of this month for another post op visit. could I be doing to much during day.
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Hello,

Possible causes of fibula pain after knee replacement is

1. Ankylosis
2. Infection
3. Calcification of ligament between tibia and fibula
4. Crystal deposition
5. Pressure fractures
6. Muscle atrophy

Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Please get it done physical therapy. Use tablet Aceclofenac with paracetamol twice a day for five days. Get an X-ray of knee and ankle joints. Review with reports or consult with your orthopedist he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Pain Below Fibula After A Knee Replacement And Stiffening Leg?

Hello, Possible causes of fibula pain after knee replacement is 1. Ankylosis 2. Infection 3. Calcification of ligament between tibia and fibula 4. Crystal deposition 5. Pressure fractures 6. Muscle atrophy Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Please get it done physical therapy. Use tablet Aceclofenac with paracetamol twice a day for five days. Get an X-ray of knee and ankle joints. Review with reports or consult with your orthopedist he will examine and treat you accordingly. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist