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How Long Do You Have Pain After Knee Replacement Surgery?. As you look forward to your knee replacement surgery, you imagine just what it will be like to finally be pain-free. Imagine the activities you can enjoy again! After years of knee pain and trying everything to get relief, you and your doctor decided surgery was your best option. Over 9 out of 10 total knee replacements still function properly 15 years after surgery, so it’s time to jump in. You want to climb stairs, walk, and e...

Exercise for a Stiff Knee After Surgery. When you have a total replacement of your knee, you may be left with s stiff knee after surgery. If so, specific interventions can help you feel more comfortable and get back to your normal activities. There are some activities you need to avoid, though, so let’s look carefully at what will help. Exercising and stretching regularly helps to restore the mobility and strength in your knee for a gradual return ...

Shoulder Popping After Rotator Cuff Surgery. You can only describe the sensation in your shoulder as “intense pain”. You’ve got some weakness in your arm and have difficulty moving your shoulder, too. You may have felt a “pop”, but even if not, you remember the instant you hurt your shoulder. Also, now, whenever you move your arm, especially out to the side, your shoulder snaps, crackles, and pops. Then again, some patients tear their rotator cuff without any of ...