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PATELLA PAIN

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lesley_63511
lesley_63511

Hi all tkrs

I'm experiencing patella pain when using the stairs. Upstairs is more painful then going down. Any ideas on this?

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  • barbara10526
    barbara10526 lesley_63511

    Posted

    Hi Lesley:

    I am 9 months post tkr and I am still having patella discomfort going upstairs.  Definitely going upstairs is more hurtful than going down for me.  I am just being patient and hear that it takes one year or longer.  Good luck.  Barbara

    • lesley_63511
      lesley_63511 barbara10526

      Posted

      Thanks Barbara. One always thinks you're the only one with the various problems. I had my tkr on 29 September 2016 so still have a looong way to go. Happy New year to you 😊

    • pam92068
      pam92068 lesley_63511

      Posted

      Lesley,  you are still early in recovery.  I am almost 11 months tkr and still have patella pain on occasion.  Be sure you continue to do your exercises, strengthing muscles and tendons helps.  Remember stairs...up start with non operative leg...down stairs down on operated leg 1st.  This really makes a difference for me.

      Pam

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