What Causes Severe Leg Pain After A Total Knee Replacement Surgery?

Posted on Thu, 5 Jan 2017

Question: My husband had total knee replacement 11/1616-- every nite he is in such pain he can't stand it, we have been to the ER 2 time is the last week, X-Rays, and ultra sounds were done to make sure no clots or infection were there-- negative-- so why is he in so damn much pain- i can't stand to see him cry!!!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, welcome to health care magic, thanks for your health concern.I have gone through your questions, main reason for pain after knee replacement are fracture, loosing and faulty implants, dislocation, infection, nerve damage and muscle spasm. kindly do check your husband by treating doctor or go for MRI.If you have any other questions than you can ask me on follow up.
Thanks.
Dr Praveen Tayal.

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