Gary, I still have some pain and stiffness, a little numbness in my right
knee, after getting a total knee replacement 5 years ago.  My doctor is of
the opinion that wherever there is a joint involved, there will be some
pain; also, in my case most of the pain, we feel, is due to the Fibromyalgia
in my muscles.  But, I can walk well and I still feel it was a success.  I
don't plan another surgery in that knee unless the surgeon indicates there
is a need.  I know we like to think that replacement joints should "fix"
everything, pain included, but I don't think that's a realistic result, at
least not in my case.  Nanny

Hi Gary,

I haven't had a knee replacement but I've recently had surgery on my
thumb.  In no way is this the same, but I am having similar problems.
I can not bend my first joint (the one surgery was on) and there is
pain and stiffness in that area.  I've got to go back next month to see
the doc.  I am concerned about this, I don't believe it is going to get
much better.  I wonder if there is surgery on a joint that this is a
side effect to be expected or just in some casese?

debbie m.