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What Causes Severe Knee Pain After Knee Replacement?

I had both of my knees replaced 11 months ago. all went well rehab for 6 months great range of both knees ,for the past month im experiencing a lot of pain in both knees having trouble walking and climbing stairs . fails like im going back to what my knees felt like before surgery.
posted on Sat, 7 Feb 2015
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There are many causes for knee pain that started after 6 months of replacement 1. Infection but less likely since its bilateral 2. Loosening of implants 3. If patella was not replaced it manly lead to pain 4. Minor stress fracture around the implants . So you need to be investigated with Xray of bilateral knees anteroposterior and lateral views. It helps in confirming diagnosis. If Ther is swelling then aspiration of fluid and culture sensitivity is advised. Take urgent visit to your operating surgeon and get yourself examined. Take diclofenac 50mg twice a day for the time being.
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What Causes Severe Knee Pain After Knee Replacement?

Dear patient There are many causes for knee pain that started after 6 months of replacement 1. Infection but less likely since its bilateral 2. Loosening of implants 3. If patella was not replaced it manly lead to pain 4. Minor stress fracture around the implants . So you need to be investigated with Xray of bilateral knees anteroposterior and lateral views. It helps in confirming diagnosis. If Ther is swelling then aspiration of fluid and culture sensitivity is advised. Take urgent visit to your operating surgeon and get yourself examined. Take diclofenac 50mg twice a day for the time being.