Pain After Knee Replacement Surgery

Possible causes can include:

• Persistent stiffness
• Muscle weakness
• Overuse
• Infection
• Implant-related problems
• Instability
• Alignment issues
• Loosening of the implant
• Problems involving surrounding tissues
• Other conditions affecting the leg or spine

Not every case of long-term knee pain indicates a problem with the replacement. A detailed clinical assessment is necessary to identify the cause.

Your surgeon may examine the knee and, depending on your symptoms, recommend imaging or laboratory tests.

Pain After Knee Replacement When Walking

Walking discomfort can occur during the early recovery period.

As your walking distance increases, the muscles and tissues around the knee are gradually adapting to increased activity.

However, walking should progress gradually.

If you suddenly increase your walking distance and develop increased pain or swelling, reduce the activity level and follow your rehabilitation team's advice.

Persistent pain while walking, particularly if accompanied by instability or a feeling that the knee is giving way, should be evaluated by your orthopaedic surgeon.

Pain When Bending the Knee After Replacement

Bending may initially be uncomfortable because of swelling and stiffness.