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Pain in my knee

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ann18637
ann18637

I'm 14 weeks post op left knee tkr. I also have left toe fusion and spine fusion. Cancelled my rt knee couldn't face it as yet. I walk fine flex 120. But I get this pain on the outside of my op knee feels tight and its over my knee joint anyone else experiencing this. Also off to Italy 6 weeks should I keep my scar covered from the sun. Thanks

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  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX ann18637

    Posted

    I'd use an SPF 100 all over.  Check with your doc; should be OK if the incision is totally healed.

    I agree on putting off #2.  You have to finish the strength rehab to rebuild your dead quads, glutes and core.  That's a must if you want to walk correctly, regain your balance and be able to do stairs like a normal person.  The other pain is normal.  Some stiffness may last to 18 months.  At 2+ years I still feel some when I don't keep the knee active.  I still have some numbness since the nerves were all cut and there's this one, tiny spot on the outside of the knee that's still a bit tender when I push in on it.  Small price to pay...

    • ann18637
      ann18637 CHICO_MARX

      Posted

      Thanks Chico helps talking to people who have experienced same op. I also seem to have a couple of soft squishy lumps on my knee. 1 near my scar and a other near to where it's numb is this normal. Couldn't take anti inflammatory tablets only paracetamol.

    • CHICO_MARX
      CHICO_MARX ann18637

      Posted

      Voltaren Gel (RX in the US...generic diclofenac elsewhere) is a GREAT topical anti-inflammatory and pain reliever.  I use it all the time...
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