Inflammed knee joint

[woodacre]

I had a total knee replacement in March 2011. All was going well then all of a sudden I started getting pain and  a feeling that my knee was unsteady. I was tested for infection which was clear and had a scan which showed that the new joint was inflammed. Do you have any ideas what to do about it.

[woodacre]

Thank you very much I will give it a try and also speak to the surgeon again.

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

Management would depend on the severity of inflammation. For mild/ moderate cases I would suggest rest, ice-packs and anti-inflammatory medications; in addition to treatment of the primary cause, if one is identified. I would suggest discussing the situation and the appropriate management plan in detail with your treating doctor.
Hope this is helpful.

Take care!