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Have Knee Locking And Pain. Have TKR. Is Operation Only The Option Or Is There Any Other Option?
3 years post TKR - 1 year post infection & clean out - knee locking - very painful - have to wait to relax it then can only straighten it out cannot bent it until it cluncks in place. Only happens if holding my leg as if you were drriving (45 degree angle?) Also have some redness & warmth. y MD has been treating for cellulitis - he is concerned re the skin and worried I may need 2 step operation. I am worried re the pain and locking. Any help with dx? Thanks
you patellar clunk , extra soft tissue formation inside the knee, causing impingement and pain , locking in any knee movement, get it removed. at the same time if your knee been infected post TKR need evaluation for 2 stage revision. directly your clinician can guide.......Regards
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Have Knee Locking And Pain. Have TKR. Is Operation Only The Option Or Is There Any Other Option?
Dear you patellar clunk , extra soft tissue formation inside the knee, causing impingement and pain , locking in any knee movement, get it removed. at the same time if your knee been infected post TKR need evaluation for 2 stage revision. directly your clinician can guide.......Regards