Did My Knee Replacement Loosen? - Red Flags to Watch For 

I had a partial knee replacement six months after having an arthroscopy. The partial knee started to hurt and had the tight band sensation after five months. I spend two years with this fun-sucking pain (not bone on bone). I had knee nerve ablations that didn’t help and was on low dose narcotics from a pain clinic. The pain doctor referred me to a revision specialist and it revealed a loose lower partial component. I’m two months status post total knee revision. My partial knee was great while it lasted. I can’t believe my original surgeon pawned me off to the pain clinic, and the pain clinic doctor found my problem. Seek an answer, don’t suffer.

I got my knee replacement in Feb. 2023. On a recent return visit to the surgeon who did the surgery, he said I have "slippage" of the knee replacement. I have major swelling, pain, stiffness----and he sent me back to PT, which is not doing much of anything. I have to use a cane or walker to get around, and this entire year has been a total nightmare. Now, I refuse to have any doctor even touch my left knee for fear that it will be as stiff, swollen and painful as my right knee. Knee replacements don't work for everyone, but no one wants to tell you that.

Great video 📹...Your subject of video has been on my mind since I have reached my 12 month post op...Bravo 👏

My wife had a total knee replacement 19 months ago. She had problems ever since. Severe pain, some swelling and now her knee is locking up. X-rays don't show anything out of the ordinary. Blood test ruled out infection. Her doctor said to get another opinion that maybe another doctor my see something he didn't. She did that, but all he did was view the X-rays and said everything looked normal. He did say, based on some swelling, she may be allergic to the metal in the knee. This test cost $500 and is not covered by insurance. We feel the locking of the knee, along with reduced motion (bending) that this may not be the problem. We would like your opinion on what could be causing her pain, limited motion and locking up. Visually, her replacement knee is larger than her the other. Thank you for your response.

Had TKR (L) 8 years ago. I had that $500 test. I am "sensitive but not allergic) to nickel which is in the material implanted. Had (R) one done in April. Neither one ferls REAL, but they both work great and have good bend and flex. My new onw swells some if i ride in our truck for several hours.

Had a uni compartmental knee replacement 3 1/2 years ago. Knee has swelled up on occasions normally after long walks. But it’s suddenly become painful with lots of fluid on the joint just through normal activities ? 3 days now with no sign of reduction in pain or swelling. Distraught

Always great advice.

I had a TKR 2 years ago - it was the biggest mistake of my life. I am in constant pain, unable to work and need a cane to walk any distance. The doctors say the x-rays look normal so I must just be "one of those patients who are never happy with their new knee". Before my surgery, the surgeon stated that 5% of patients weren't happy. The second surgeon I saw (post tkr) stated that number was actually 15% and the third surgeon claimed that 45% of TKR patients weren't happy with their new knee. 45% !!!!

Thankyou

Im 8 weeks post TKR and im 52. I was doing well and after my last PT session, ive hurt so so bad in new areas. Ive been on ice for 3 days. Its a little better but not a lot. The pain is at the top of my shin and my right low knee. Im just miserable.

Hello, I'm a 63 year old women, who is not as active as I should be. I had a replacement in 2009 and went well for the most part except I did have scare tissue and had to go back under to have it fixed. A few months ago I started having pain just below my knee, I'm no longer able to do stairs, or get on stools. It's tender to the touch. I have since been checked for infection and loosening. No infection, and the images shows loosening. Sounds like you are saying I just have to live the rest of my years like this.

Are you a Dr or a physical therapist?

My ct scan showed loosening of my partial knee replacement. The surgeon said the only option is a total knee replacement. This doesn't make sense to me because it was only the medial compartment that had bone on bone. The rest of the knee is in perfect condition.

I had my left knee replaced in 2020 because if arthritis even after my knee replacement it buckled after surgery ! 3 years later now my left knee is buckling again alot , its frausterating because I'm a cashier I'm on my feet 6 hours 5 days a week ! The buckling scares me because it makes me fall

Fell 2 years ago broke my thigh on sam side very painful

After 8 years have had many many falls keeps getting loose

How soon should you start wearing compression stockings?

Hi there. I am 6 weeks post op with Stryker GMRS. I am only about 80% ROM. When i shake my knee with my hand I can feel rattling inside. When I stand I feel slight slippage. Do you think this is normal?

What are the symptoms of these problems, geez.

What is procedure to check wether i have loose knee or not ? X-ray or MRI ?? Thnkas

Suing the doctor is also an option ? A doctor can build failure into implant and so ensure you hv to spend more in future. A sure option if you consider how greed comes in. More consultations, revisions etc means more $$$ to doctor