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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / May 2006osteoarthritis - knee replacement
My mother, who is 67, had a knee replacement four weeks go. She's been told to use it i.e. walk around the house and go up stairs on crutches. But now the joint is making a clicking noise when she lifts her leg to go up a step. It doesn't hurt when it clicks, though it does hurt generally as I think is to be expected after such an operation. She is taking painkillers. Has anyone had a knee replacement? Approx how much exercise did you have in the following weeks? My mother has been standing at the sink washing up occasionally, though not for long periods, because it feels okay but I'm not sure if it is. Do you know what the clicking noise could be? David David, I've only had a hip replacement so can't advise about the knee. I'm sure someone who has had one will be along. Gwen > My mother, who is 67, had a knee replacement four > weeks go. She's been told to use it i.e. walk around [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > clicking noise could be? > David David, I've replied on the UK arthritis newsgroup, which is where I live. Feel free to post if you have any questions. Splodge > David, I've only had a hip replacement so can't advise about the knee. > I'm sure someone who has had one will be along. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >> clicking noise could be? >> David Hi David. I had a knee replacement 5 years ago, and still get the "clicking" noise. Not constant, but when it does it, I notice it. I think it may just be part of the package, so to speak. The surgeon I had gives his own PT exercises to do in the privacy of your own home, which I liked, but somehow I knew how very important it was to follow orders and not take advantage of the privilege of doing them at home. At first, I was so discouraged because doing them seemed nearly impossible, and it clearly hurt bigtime at first. But the farther I got along, the exercises became easier and I gained better mobility in my leg. I used to also stand at the sink and give myself a sponge bath, since one can't use the tub or shower for awhile. For your own peace of mind, and your Mom's, she can expect pain for quite awhile, especially if she has Fibro, but the joint is probably doing great and doing what it is supposed to do. I still have some numbness and muscle pain around the knee joint, but the new joint itself is wonderful, considering that before surgery, I couldn't take one step when I got out of bed without experiencing severe pain in that knee, and having to use a cane wherever I went. The walker, crutches, and cane are now in my closet (in storage) but I still use my cane if I know I'll be doing a lot of walking, say like on vacation. Tell your Mom to bring up any concerns she may have to her surgeon so you and she won't have to wonder what is going on. Any more questions, just ask. Nanny > My mother, who is 67, had a knee replacement four > weeks go. She's been told to use it i.e. walk around [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > clicking noise could be? > David Thanks everyone for your reassuring replies. My mother's leg is painful and swollen but she's doing all the exercises she's been told to. It's definitely improved since she came out of hospital because she can bend it more. David > Hi David. I had a knee replacement 5 years ago, and still get the > "clicking" noise. Not constant, but when it does it, I notice it. I think [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] > > clicking noise could be? > > David David, I had to have both of my knees replaced at the same time in 1981 when I was in my forties. In my PT I was surrounded by 60 something's people and I can recall how important it became to me to exercise, exercise, exercise so that I would have the use of my new knees for years to come. I believe the mandatory PT was for four weeks, but I did it for months and we were allowed to do it after we returned home. Many others were complaining of the pain and only giving lip service to their PT. I have to say it paid off for me because those knees are still going strong and have never had any revisions. The pain decreases as time goes by. I never had any clicking, however, there are newer replacements knees now. Your Mom will benefit from any exercising that she does and she cannot hurt those new knees by using them right away. Don Whitely > My mother, who is 67, had a knee replacement four > weeks go. She's been told to use it i.e. walk around [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > clicking noise could be? > David > David, > [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > clicking noise could be? > > David My brother, now deceased had his right knee replaced about fifteen years before he passed. He did everything right, exercised, physical therapy, the right diet, patient compliance, and yet his knee clicked every time he took a step. He mentioned it to his orthopedic surgeon who said it would eventually go away. Then my brother checked with three other ortho men who all said the same. It happens but it will go away. Finally one orthopedic man told him that the implant was probably not quite the right size, thus the clicking sound and that he better get used to it, as no one would admit to it and no one would want to replace it. He wasn't in pain but it drove him nuts. I could even hear it click from across the room. I am sorry, but it seems to be that you'll just have to grin and bear it. A great conversation topic though... Jack This is a great place to go for questions and other people's advice on knee replacement. I found it when searching for information concerning my own knee problems... http://forums.delphiforums.com/onourfeet/start Cindy > My mother, who is 67, had a knee replacement four > weeks go. She's been told to use it i.e. walk around [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > clicking noise could be? > David |
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