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Clicking in the knee.

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john_04330
john_04330

Have posted here before. Had knee surgery just over 4 weeks ago . I feel Im doing very well. Am walking with one stick,though only maybe 300/400 metres at a time once a day. Going upstairs OK ,showering now etc. Still on meds due to pain which is not unbearable. Worse in the morning,cant straighten knee until about 15 minutes then OK. However,I can feel a click in my knee when I do exercises,walk etc occasionally. For anybody who has had this,is it normal?

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  • Gaby21
    Gaby21 john_04330

    Posted

    My Physio said(2.1/2years ago if you feel the click you know it's in right! Always feel the click. X
    • john_04330
      john_04330 Gaby21

      Posted

      Gaby. Thanks ever so much for your quick reply. That is very reassuring. I asked my physio what she thought and she was a bit non committal but said she didnt think anything would be wrong. I see the surgeon on 9th January. How are you?
    • mamabear55
      mamabear55 john_04330

      Posted

      hi  i am 3 weeks  tomorrow  and doing fine  ex  strngth tylenol  and ibubrophen, too leg  straight  bend only  at 95 with  swelling   but it  will  come   no  rush . physio   too.for those who are  hurting  take  meds  and dont  be  discouraged   there will be  good  days hopefully  more than  bad .ii had  2 bad days  this  week  but ok now... merry  christmas
    • Gaby21
      Gaby21 john_04330

      Posted

      I've actually had a full hip replacement now 7 weeks ago which seems all good! BUT my bloomin knee from taking the strain ( different legs) is a complete nightmare! Done hamstring tendons the works in big time!! Can't walk for the last 6 weeks!! & the hip needs walking!! Actually in bed now drugged up & fed up!!

      Remember Klunk klick lol

      Merry 🎄🎅🏻xx

    • john_04330
      john_04330 Gaby21

      Posted

      Sorry to hear that Gaby. Keep us informed hope you feel better soon. Post over christmas if you like I will still be following the boards. Merry christmas.
  • patsyrose
    patsyrose john_04330

    Posted

    Hi John

    you are doing very well, especially as far as pain and straightening are concerned.  Keep going with the straightening, as this is one of the quickest things to stiffen up and cause problems.

    Clicking is very normal...I still get it with my 3-year old TKR, especially if I bend knee out to the side and then straighten...or when turning over in bed.

    Regards

    Patsy

  • irish_linda
    irish_linda john_04330

    Posted

    yes i had clicking on my revision knee it didnt last that long so i wouldnt worry about it ,it was annoying though !  dont worry about meds as it is reallyearly days for you and if you stop taking them too soon you wont be able to excersise enough ,keep up the straightening its as important as the bend
  • jemma33320
    jemma33320 john_04330

    Posted

    I had more of a 'clunk' feeling after my TKR in Nov., but the more physical therapy I had, the less I felt that. As long as it's not painful, I don't think you need to be concerned because it's very common.
    • john_04330
      john_04330 jemma33320

      Posted

      Just getting normal pain Jemma. But I guess its to be expected,only 4 weeks. Plus no pain with the click/clunk.
  • john_04330
    john_04330

    Posted

    Thanks to everyone who replied to my question. This forum is very helpful to me. Merry Christmas to all.
  • sarah87162
    sarah87162 john_04330

    Posted

    What knee surgery did you have?

    I had TKR 3 and a half years ago which has beena  complete success.

    Sarah

    • john_04330
      john_04330 sarah87162

      Posted

      Sarah,

      Had a total right knee replacement on 20th November. So its just over a month. I feel im doing quite well,doing exercises,knee bending well. Also doing straightening exercises and that seems to be going very well also. I went out yeasterday into town and had a little walk,Im using a stick now. I was just a bit concerned about the clicking so thats why i posted the question. 

      Going to see consultant on 12th January and hoping hell say its ok to drive. Thanks.

    • sarah87162
      sarah87162 john_04330

      Posted

      Sounds as if you are doing fine to me.

      Hope everything goes OK when you see the consultant.

      Take casre and keep in touch.

      Have a lovely Christmas and New Year

      Sarah

       

    • john_04330
      john_04330 sarah87162

      Posted

      Hi Sarah

      Happy New Year

      Saw the consultant today. he is a surly so and so but thats not important. Made me roll up my trouser leg and show my knee,said it looked OK. I asked about the clicking and he mumbled something but didnt seem concerned. Its now 6 weeks and Im walking with a stick. Most Ive done is about half mile but I dont want to overdo it. Will start driving short distances also. Still intermittent pain and stiffness but im guessing this is normal? Still taking tablets,that doesnt bother me. All the best.

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