1. Community
  2. Bones, joints and muscles
  3. Knee Problems

knee pain 5 months post surgery after tkr

Posted , 6 users are following.

warren1959
warren1959

 I had bilateral  tkr 5 months ago and was doing great, when 2 weeks ago one of my knees swelled up and I was in a lot of pain.  I could barely walk and my knee was very stiff.  My Dr. tried to drain it and he pulled out 1/2 syringe of blood and told me that I had tore tissue or blood vessel for over use (I do work retail and have been on by feet 8 hours a day) I have been icing, elevating, now I am trying heat, but my knee is still very sore and aches.  Any one else experience this?  Any ideas would be appreciated.  

0 likes, 4 replies

4 Replies

  • mary0606
    mary0606 warren1959

    Posted

    Did he send the fluid off for culture to check for infection ?
  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 warren1959

    Posted

    I was told never to use heat when th e r e is bleeding. ice, rest and elevation. You may have to try working fewer hours and getting off your feet more. Stop or drastically cut back exercise. I had a gterrific bleeding problem to start my problems as I had a r are tumor blow up so I know the pain that pooling blood can cause. Keep up with reg Dr visits so the blood doesn't dry and cause more problems where they would have to do surgery to clean it out.
  • caroline46398
    caroline46398 warren1959

    Posted

    This sounds like me for the past 2 weeks and looking at the replies I see I need to get checked. I am 17 weeks post TKR - sorry cant help you but you have helped me - thats why this forum is so great 
Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.