How long does pain last after a knee replacement?

Everyone has a different pain experience with a knee replacement and it doesn’t always meet their expectations. So what does the research say about how long pain lasts after knee replaceemnt? Whilst pain is at its most intense in the first week after surgery,...

The best exercises after knee replacement

The best exercises after knee replacement depend on where you are in recovery, how your knee is responding, and what you want to get back to doing. A good rehabilitation plan is not just a list of exercises. It should help you understand what you are trying to achieve...

Why is there so much pain after knee replacement?

Pain after a knee replacement can be severe and intense. Sometimes there is a medical or structural reason for pain that needs assessment – infection, loosening, fracture or another complication needs to be excluded. But when the wound has healed and the knee...

What is pain rehabilitation?

What is pain rehabilitation? Pain rehabilitation is a medical approach used when pain persists longer than expected and recovery has not followed a straightforward path. It is commonly used when pain continues after surgery, injury or treatment — even when scans,...

Knee replacement rehab – what to do when physiotherapy ends

Knee Replacement Rehabilitation: What To Do When Physiotherapy Ends For many people, rehabilitation after knee replacement seems to stop before they feel ready. Hospital care and physiotherapy often focus on the early weeks after surgery. But when physiotherapy...

Knee replacement statistics (Australia)

Knee replacement statistics (Australia) The rising number of knee replacements performed yearly in Australia   With rising numbers of knee replacements being performed in Australia each year, the number of people needing help with pain that persists after knee...

Inflammatory arthritis and pain after knee replacement

Inflammatory Arthritis and Pain After Knee Replacement What Is Inflammatory Arthritis? Inflammatory arthritis refers to autoimmune conditions where the immune system drives ongoing inflammation in the joints.Common examples include: Rheumatoid arthritis Psoriatic...

Pain after revision knee replacement

Revision Knee Surgery: Understanding Pain and Recovery What Is A Revision Knee Replacement? A revision knee replacement is a second (or more) operation on the same knee to replace part or all of their existing knee prosthesis. This may be required for reasons such as:...

Pain after partial knee replacement

Pain After Partial Knee Replacement What Is a Partial Knee Replacement? A partial knee replacement involves replacing only one compartment of the knee joint, rather than the entire surface.This is usually done when: Only the medial (inside) compartment has significant...