HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Pricking Sensation In Leg,back And Bad Headache After Knee Replacement?

I just had a full rt knee replacement 2 weeks ago and I received a black box warning from my insurance company about the drug Xarelto because of my massive back injuries and all of the 72 spinal taps, spinal injection nerve blocks along with the 5 sback surgeries including a spinal fusion I expressed my concern about the drug to 5 different Dr s beacause of my back all of which told me to ignore it I have been hving bk pain and when my staples were removed my knee opened bk up and is not heeling properly I am also experiencing severe pricking like I am be stabbed in my leg my back and I hv terrible headaches that I hvnt had to deal with for 6 yrs am I at a high risk I am 38 yr old woman that weighs 270lbs yes I am trying to loose weight but I am so drained and just am not feeling good I feel BLAH all the time should I be contacting a lawyer about this could the medicine b causing me to feel this bad I also have fevers that run between 100 to 102.4
Thu, 27 Aug 2015
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.
I will advise you bone scan.
There can be uptake increased due to loosening of implant or infection around implant.

This can be differentiated by investigate like CRP, CBC, ESR.
PCR culture is very useful if infection is suspected to find culprit organism.

PET SCAN will also give more details.

If infection is confirmed debridement/ revision operation is required.

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.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Pricking Sensation In Leg,back And Bad Headache After Knee Replacement?

Hello, I have studied your case. I will advise you bone scan. There can be uptake increased due to loosening of implant or infection around implant. This can be differentiated by investigate like CRP, CBC, ESR. PCR culture is very useful if infection is suspected to find culprit organism. PET SCAN will also give more details. If infection is confirmed debridement/ revision operation is required. 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.