Feeling unstable or like your knee is “giving way.” Pain, swelling, or drainage due to infection, which can occur even years after surgery. Infection. Changes to your wound, including drainage, increased redness, tenderness, or swelling.
The short answer is no. If you have undergone a total knee surgery and you still have pain after healing, then my advice is to try and understand why you are having pain and not doing well so hopefully it can be fixed. Some patients take up to one to two years to see their full improvement.
Common causes include inflammation, nerve damage, and improper alignment or installation of the prosthetic joint. Additionally, factors such as the patient’s psychological state, including anxiety and depression, can also impact the perception of pain.
A total knee replacement patient is typically looking at a one year recovery period for things to fully settle down. I should stress that doesn’t mean you’ll be living with constant pain for a year. But the occasional twinge or moment of discomfort could well last 12 months. Occasionally it could be two years.
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