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is there synovial fluid in an artificial knee?

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tess94652
tess94652

Have been to town this am to buy 2 tubes of flexiseq and am wondering if it will help the TKR knee as well as my other painful knee and hands. While I was researching this gel I found an interesting discussion on this site started by William about 11 months ago which explains very clearly how it works. Apparently it migrates through the tissues attracted to the existing fluids in your joint and re-lubricates the worn surfaces so reducing friction which causes pain - hence wondering if there is fluid in the new knee to make it work. Its too expensive to be wasting any of it!!!

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  • veronica91735
    veronica91735 tess94652

    Posted

    I too bought two tubes (shame Boots didn't have 3 for two on it!). So far, I've used it on my non operated knee, & also my right fingers, which have OA. About an hour ago, I decided to put some on my TKR knee, as it is so painful! I'll let you know in a day or two if it brings any benifit! My reasoning is that it may well help inflamed soft tissue reading through the leaflet!
    • tess94652
      tess94652 veronica91735

      Posted

      Going to use some on all the painful bits too this evening - let's hope we some good results!!!!!!!! I've found painkillers never help my fingers so it will be amazing to get some relief especially as I love to garden and this really stresses hand joints. Also will be brill not to have to take PKs all the time!!
    • veronica91735
      veronica91735 tess94652

      Posted

      Yes - I too love gardening (on a small scale - I have a postage stamp garden, sheltered by a cliff, so anything grows!) - it hasn't stopped me this last week (such lovely weather) - I'm trying to do what I can before my 2nd opinion on the 23rd. I'd do anything to stop my pain! I even think I would agree to a revision, such is the pain (had yet another sleepless night last night - I have only had 2 good nights sleep in almost 6 months!)
    • tess94652
      tess94652 veronica91735

      Posted

      Bless you really hope you get some better nights! Constant pain really drains you so I can imagine how weary you must be of it all! X
  • Bebe11
    Bebe11 tess94652

    Posted

    hey Tess you will be happy to know yes their is still synovial fluid in your new knee. The new joint will be held together and moved by the same muscles and ligaments that normally move the knee, and the knee joint will be lubricated by the same synovial fluid that lubricates a normal joint.
  • susan20089
    susan20089 tess94652

    Posted

    I used it last year and it didn't make sny difference to the pain in my knees
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