One year post PKR and renewed pain at the site of implant
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It's one year ago since my partial knee replacement. I work as an SEN support assistant and occasionally I have to go on school trips.
These trips are very physically demanding and require a lot of walking, going up & down stairs and long periods of standing around.
I have made a really good and speedy recovery with no problems at all since my surgery!
However, following two schools trips I am now in pain at the site of my implant and was wondering if anyone out there has experienced a similar experience?
Should I see my surgeon about that issue or GP?
Let me know your thoughts and experiences plz. Thanks 😃
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julie68460 nicole16256
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I also had a pnr in Jan of this year. I was having issues with pain as well. After 2 visits and a cat scan they found a loose piece of cement. This would cause my leg to freeze up in extreme pain. I would go at least have it xrayed. Maybe even a scan. I wonder if we will ever be able to do the things we did before.
nicole16256 julie68460
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Thanking you for your reply. It was very helpful. Unfortunately I doubt whether we will be able to do things we used to. I know I can no longer run or kneel any longer as I have PKR on both knees.
nicole16256
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Did you need to have revision surgery for the loose piece of cement?
julie68460 nicole16256
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yes next week
nicole16256 julie68460
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Good luck with you revision surgery. Be strong and stay positive 😃)
nicole16256
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I had my x-ray today but there was no evidence of anything wrong. They said everything was in place regarding the implant.
However, I am still experiencing pain in my knee! 😦
debbie08326 nicole16256
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Hi
I had PKR 3 years ago. Had very good recovery etc.
For the most part I am still doing good. The only thing is if I over do it in any way ( lots of walking carrying grandkids, up and down stairs carrying heavy things /and /or grandkids.) I will have sort of a flair up. It could be pain or just a feeling of something not being right in the knee. At that point I will take a ibuprofen, try to stop doing what I have been doing. I still even ice at times . ( I don't have grandkids all the time ).
Within few days It all seems to go back.
Bottom line though is I recognize that overly aggressive things will make the knee act up. I too used to be a runner and know I am happy that I can just go out and get my walking in. It is difficult as I enjoy being active and busy. I have a business so am always on the go.
My biggest concern really is that people say that a PKR always ends up being a TKR. So if there is any thruth to that I try to baby the knee as much as possible for the longevity . How are your thoughts on that? I see you have had both knees PKR's. My other knee would not be a candidate for a PKR.
Anyway just take it easy and pull the ice out again!
Debbie