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What Causes Persistent Pain And Swelling In Knee After 3 Knee Surgeries?
Question: I have had three scopes done on my right knee and am wearing a brace right now and have been for a mo. I can move the bones in my knee when I am in a relaxed position. It has been extremely painful and I would like to know what should be done.
right now I am taking Percocet to help control the pain
right now I am taking Percocet to help control the pain
Brief Answer:
Can be due to osteoarthritic changes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Repeated meniscal tears and repairs and advancing age can cause arthritic changes in the knee to develop causing a persistent pain and swelling even at rest.
It is normal to move the bones in relaxed position. You are already using a knee brace for an additional support to the knee joint. In addition to the pain killers, you can add joint lubricant supplements like Glucosamine or chondroitin after consulting your orthopedician. Taking calcium supplements regularly and physiotherapy exercises will also help. In case the pain is persistent or unbearable then knee replacement surgery may have to be considered. To confirm the diagnosis and to rule out any other abnormality of the knee joint you can get an MRI scan of the knee done.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be due to osteoarthritic changes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Repeated meniscal tears and repairs and advancing age can cause arthritic changes in the knee to develop causing a persistent pain and swelling even at rest.
It is normal to move the bones in relaxed position. You are already using a knee brace for an additional support to the knee joint. In addition to the pain killers, you can add joint lubricant supplements like Glucosamine or chondroitin after consulting your orthopedician. Taking calcium supplements regularly and physiotherapy exercises will also help. In case the pain is persistent or unbearable then knee replacement surgery may have to be considered. To confirm the diagnosis and to rule out any other abnormality of the knee joint you can get an MRI scan of the knee done.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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