5 weeks post-op, new swelling, clicking and new pain on weight bearing

Bones, joints and muscles
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Up to 4 weeks post TKR I have been doing ok, have been doing my physio exercises at home when possible, and have been out walking a bit. However, yesterday at exactly 5 weeks post op, my knee has started clicking when I lift it to walk, it has swollen above and to the right side of my knee, is extremely stiff and is very painful to weight bear on, with pains shooting down my leg, making walking and exercising near on impossible.

Has anyone else suffered with this around the 5 week mark, and should I be worried?

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I'm having the same issue at 5 weeks post op. My physical therapist says it's normal and it will go away with time.

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They always say that. Born optimists in my opinion! Time will tell but my flexion is exactly what it was after the staples were removed despite loads of daily exercises. Only difference is it does that easier.

Dave

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Question please   Are u supposed to clean ur incision after the staples are removed. What with?