Unicondylar knee replacement in March flexion is still painful consider with local scar formation, tendon adhesion, local infection, give physical therapy, drug treatment, surgery.
1. Local scar formation: after unicondylar replacement, there may be scar formation during the soft tissue repair process, and it is easy to hurt after touching. It is recommended to pay attention to warmth, local hot compresses, massage, physical therapy and application of drugs to promote scar repair, such as aloe vera gel, etc. Generally, as the scar fades, the pain will be reduced with the passage of time.
2. Tendon adhesion: after knee arthroplasty, tendon adhesion occurs due to untimely rehabilitation training, resulting in joint stiffness and poor joint mobility after surgery. It is recommended to take oral painkillers Erythroxib to overcome the pain and insist on joint flexion and extension exercises. If the joint cannot be flexed or extended well and the pain persists, surgery can be performed to release the adhesive tendons.
3. Local infection: Joint surgery requires more strict asepsis, if the operation time is too long or the patient’s immunity is low, it may cause local infection, pain, accompanied by redness, swelling and fever. It is recommended to carry out drug sensitivity test and bacterial culture, and use effective antibiotics according to the test results. If the infection cannot be controlled, surgery is needed to remove the prosthesis and anti-infection treatment.
If you still have pain after 3 months of knee replacement, it is recommended that you actively consult a doctor for treatment under the guidance of a physician.