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Leg pain driving me mad

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linda32417
linda32417

I am 10 weeks post op and went back to work 2wksago after left total knee replacement.   I'm finding my knee is swelling and I'm getting pain from my hip to my ankle  which is really painful.. I'm still using a walking stick outside for safety.     I also have a lot of clunking in my knee when walking.  Consultant said it would improve as it beds in but very aware of it.  Have a good bend upto 110 /120degrees.  Does anyone else get leg pain?

 

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    Oldfatguy1 linda32417

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    Linda...as others have said the clunking may ease as the muscles xontinuecto strengthen and tighten. You may have a little for a long times. I know mentally its awfully hard to think about exercise when you are physically and mentally drained but you are a long way from healed and still need excercise and icing. Elevation when you can will help. Your body has experienced a lot of trauma. Here in the US they remind us it takes at least 6 months for the system to recover from any major surgery. You might be pushing yourself a bit too much. Good luck
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