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I had knee replacement on July 17 th. I have still have a lot of discomfort in the front of knee just below the knee cap and also a lot of muscle pulling behind knee down into my calf. to the point at night I cant sleep I have put Voltare and muscle creams on it massage heat and have done my physical therapy and excercises at home. Every time I step I can feel it A lot of discomfort
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Orthopedic Surgeon
Hello.
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It looks from your details that you are having pain & discomfort after 2 months of surgery & this is aggravting at night.
Such pain may be due to either patella bone problem or associated low grade infecion.You should take it seriously & consult to your surgeon.This may need routine blood investigation & x rays to rule out infection.
Hope this will help you,
Regards.
My doctor took x-rays she said everything looked good I don't have an infection I have been taking Keflex for 6-weeks due to an infected cyst on my back and am still taking it four times a day. What is my next step I can't take nsaids would muscle relaxants help? Should I have an MRI?
Hello.
You are not the ideal candidate for MRI due to the implant .You may have CTscan for evaluation.I used to give tramadol in such cases.
Regards.