knee pain after TKR

[nanny06]

I had total knee replacement in April of 2007 and continue to have a nagging pain in the knee area as well as it stays slightly swollen all the time.  The pain is a burning and stinging sensation and is made worse when I try to walk any length of time.  Therefore, I don't get much exercise.  The pain subsides with rest at night but when arisinig in the morning it's back and still swollen.  Due to the swelling the knee doesn't bend as far as it should.  My therapy after surgery went very good and I was able to master all the exercises that the PT wanted me to do.  As time went on it seems to have gotten worse.  I had a nerve test done and they said there was not nerve damage.  What could be the problem and where do I need to go to get it taken care of.  I'm 65 and have always been very ative and am not ready to give up but welcome relief.


This discussion is related to On-going Pain after Knee replacement surgery.

[txsilver]

I hate to read you are suffering.  A knee replacement is suppose to improve your function and it does not sound like that has been your experience.  Have you talked to your doctor about your symptoms?  Has he/she given you any feedback?  
I have not had a knee replaced but hope someone here who has will write to you.  You might also post in the orthopedics forum as I know they talk about joint replacements there as well.