Common questions / 14/06/2021

How long does it take for knee replacement pain to go away?

Your knee will keep on improving gradually over time, and pain will reduce. The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) say that it can take up to 3 months to return to most activities, and 6 months to a year before your knee is as strong and resilient as it can be. At this phase of recovery, you can start to relax.

What was the total knee replacement experience for me?

Please describe your total knee replacement experience. Submit Your Comment I had total knee replacement on my right knee 8 years, and a revision 16 months later for tibial component and patella. It’s a Smith and Nephew Genesis II.

When is the best time to have a knee replacement?

I am a very fit 70 year old male with worn out knees, the right worse than left. I had total knee replacement (TKR) of my left knee in September 2019. I have problems and feeling not right. I have pain behind the knee within 4 weeks of the operation, possibly a Baker’s cyst. My knee has got worse.

What are the side effects of knee replacement surgery?

Complications can include bruising, swelling, tenderness and pain during the healing process. In most cases, these minor complications will last only a short time (several months). Knee stiffness may develop after surgery, especially if you remain sedentary. Physical therapy will help with many of these mild complications.

The painkiller recommended by the doctor eases the pain and when worn out, the pain returns. I can walk and still use the help of a walker. I have had post total knee replacement pain. It has taken 7 months to finally get the treatment I needed.

When did I have my total knee replacement?

The pain is terrible in the knee and down the back of my leg, also in the ball off my leg a bit like sciatica. Painkillers do not seem to work. I had my total knee replacement on November 12th. I am doing my exercises, and they say the more you walk the better you are, but the more I walk, the more uncomfortable I am!

Which is the last hip or knee replacement?

And that’s a big deal, especially since “revision surgery” is technically more difficult, recovery can take longer, and success rates may be lower than first operations. Unfortunately, no one can be sure that a hip or knee replacement will be the last operation needed on that joint.