
What Causes Pain Around Knee Joint After Total Knee Replacement?

There is possibility of metallosis or infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case.
Pain around knee joint post TKR can be due to many reasons.
I would like to ask some detail history like do you have redness in area of pain? Is there local rise of temperature?
There is possibility of metallosis or infection around knee joint.
As pre your history infection needs to ruled out by tests
You may need to investigate blood like CRP, CBC, ESR.
You may need x ray of knee standing AP and Lateral to see for bone spike leading to pain and position of implant.
Yes friction of patella can be normal and in rare cases only it is cause of pain.
Till time take rest and take over the counter analgesic.
There can be age related osteoporosis associated take calcium and vit D supplement.
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my concern is whether or not I should go see someone or wait to see if pain gets better
You should consult your doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hello again
You may need to consult your doctor and take proper treatment after clinical examination.
There can be neuroma or inflammatory swelling.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.

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