– Severe pain.
– Stiffness.
– Mobility issues.
– Instability due to joint loosening.
– Dislocation.
– Swelling and inflammation.
– Warmth and redness.
– Effusion.
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.
Treatment. Resting the knee for a short period of time and taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin may help relieve pain. Other things you can do to relieve anterior knee pain include: Change the way you exercise.
– Strengthening exercises.
– Stretching exercises.
– Cold packs.
– Elevating the leg.
– Compression knee wrap.
– Medicines, such as ibuprofen.
– Shoe inserts (orthotics)
– Knee bracing.
Pain on the front of the knee can be due to bursitis, arthritis, or softening of the patella cartilage as in chondromalacia patella. Pain on the sides of the knee is commonly related to injuries to the collateral ligaments, arthritis, or tears to the meniscuses.
It often takes several months for symptoms to fully settle and for you to return fully to your previous activities, therefore it is important for you to persist with exercises. If your pain is not settling and you feel you require further help or advice, you can self-refer here.
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