Is it normal to have knee pain years after surgery?

ANSWER: Although it’s uncommon, a small percentage of patients continue to have chronic knee pain after knee replacement surgery. But when that happens, you don’t have to just put up with the pain. Have your situation evaluated. Several additional treatment options may ease chronic knee pain after knee replacement.

What are the side effects of knee surgery?

Risks

• Anesthesia. Share on Pinterest If a person has severe knee pain due to osteoarthritis, a doctor may recommend knee surgery.
• Infection.
• Bleeding.
• Blood clots.
• Pain and swelling.
• Breathing problems.
• Nerve and artery damage.
• Allergic reaction.

Why does my knee not bend after surgery?

As time goes on, knee replacement stiffness may linger due to scar formation or adhesions (fibrous tissue that grows and attaches to the knee implant and other tissues, restricting movement). Scar formation helps heal the incision, but too much scar tissue can cause problems.

Can my body reject my knee replacement?

Knee implant rejection is extremely rare. People may confuse it with infection, but the two are different complications. Implant rejection, or metal hypersensitivity, happens when metal in the implant triggers a reaction in the patient’s body.

What do you need to do before having knee surgery?

In general, you’ll need to do the following before knee replacement surgery: During an office visit, set up a surgery date with your doctor’s practice assistant. During an office visit, discuss the risks of surgery with your surgeon.

What to do before and after your knee replacement surgery?

Get your house ready for crutches or a wheelchair.

What to try before knee surgery?

As instructed by your doctor, don’t eat or drink anything after midnight the night before knee replacement surgery. Shower using the soap or cleansers your doctor has recommended. Take your prescribed medications with a sip of water. Arrive at the scheduled time. One or two people may stay with you until you’re taken to the surgical area.

What to expect before knee surgery?

Before Knee Replacement Surgery: Before undergoing knee replacement surgery, the patient may suffer from pain that limits activities like walking, climbing stairs etc, or may experience pain even while at rest. The patient may also suffer from restricted mobility like stiffness that makes it difficult to bend or straighten the knee.