Knee Replacement Risks and Complications - Verywell Health
2024年11月5日 · Although knee replacement risks are uncommon and surgery can help improve mobility and pain issues, you may also experience problems. Possible complications include stiffness, clicking, wearing out of the implant, possible infection, blood clots, nerve injury, and reduced range of motion.
Risks and Complications of Total Knee Replacement Surgery
2024年4月25日 · One 2021 study identified a 7% rate of wound complications after total knee replacement, and research suggests they may be more common and more serious after a repeat procedure. To reduce...
Causes of Pain After Knee Replacement Surgery - Verywell Health
2023年6月18日 · This article explains some of the reasons for why there may be so much pain after knee replacement, including infection or a bone fracture around the replacement. It explains how persistent pain around the newly replaced joint is diagnosed and treated.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Pain after knee replacement surgery
2019年9月3日 · For most people, knee replacement significantly improves mobility and relieves knee pain. But in some patients, the pain persists after surgery. Your first step in dealing with ongoing knee pain in this situation is to make an appointment to see the surgeon who performed your knee replacement.
Knee replacement - Mayo Clinic
2024年11月15日 · Knee replacement surgery replaces parts of injured or worn-out knee joints. This also is known as knee arthroplasty. During the surgery, damaged bone and cartilage are replaced with parts made of metal and plastic. Knee replacement surgery can help ease pain and make the knee work better.
What Not to Do After Knee Replacement: Exercises ... - Healthline
2021年1月15日 · After a total knee replacement, loss of strength, range of motion, and balance lead to an increased risk of falling. A fall can damage the prosthesis or interfere with the...
Common Knee Replacement Problems - Knee Pain Explained
Here we will look at the most common total knee replacement problems people experience in both the short term and long term, the risks associated with having surgery and how to tell if something is really wrong. Alternatively, visit the partial knee replacement problems section.
Common Problems After Knee Replacement
Problems after knee replacement surgery are usually fairly mild and short lived, particularly with partial knee replacements. People are usually up and around within a few days and make a quick recovery. But, with any surgery, there are risks and possible complications. Knee replacements are no exception.
What to Expect After Knee Replacement Surgery | U.S. News
2024年5月23日 · Since the knees take an enormous amount of pressure and stress as we move about, cartilage loss can lead to disabling knee pain, stiffness and inflammation. The first line of defense is...
Complications of a knee replacement - NHS
Most people who have a knee replacement have no complications. If there are any, they are usually minor and can be treated. The risk of having complications depends on your age and general health. Blood clots or DVT (deep vein thrombosis) are possible after a knee replacement because of how the blood flows and clots after surgery.