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TKR not right

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gwen1024
gwen1024

I am 18 months out from my TKR there is this huge lump on the left side of my scar. Its a ligament or something. Im still numb from mid thigh to mid calf on the left side. It still swells and tightens so i cant do alot i can only walk a short distance and sometimes it feels like its throwing out like my knee isnt stable. I cant put any pressure on my knee what so ever not on a pillow or anything and some spots are tender to touch. I have so many friends who have had the same sugery and its nothing like my experience. My husband is two weeks out from his on Wednesday and hes walking with no cane and feeling fantastic.

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  • dolores84206
    dolores84206 gwen1024

    Posted

    Dear Gwen, I am 12 months out from TKR and still have some issues but nothing like you are describing. I had a lump on my knee that developed before surgery & I believe it was called a Bursa. My Ortho drew out some fluid to see if was infected but the fluid was clear. Otherwise if infected would have to postpone surgery until it cleared up. I would definitely see your surgeon and make sure your replacement is still in tact. The lump may also have to be drained. See the doc, don’t fool around to see if it gets better. Let us know how you make out! Doloresl

  • sarah87162
    sarah87162 gwen1024

    Posted

    You need to go back to your consultant who operated something is not right here.
  • johnny17592
    johnny17592 gwen1024

    Posted

    Hi gwen

    I'm 17 months post TKR I have to agree with Delores you definitely have to go and see your surgeon the only lump I had was at the top of my knee I found it to be scar tissue I hope you get these issues sorted out I wish you the best of luck.

  • Wicca1971
    Wicca1971 gwen1024

    Posted

    I have the exact same thing on the left side of my knee. It looks like fluid but feels hard. My pain management doctor and my physical therapist are concerned but I just went to my surgeon and he said it was normal. That the knee will swell in odd places.

    I don't think it's normal and am going for a second opinion. I'm almost 5 months post TKR and I've never heard of anyone having this issue until now.

    Let me know if you get any answers and I'll do the same.

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