Why is my artificial knee clicking?

Why is my artificial knee clicking?

The clicking sound is generally to be expected and nothing to worry about. It is the sound made by the action of metal and plastic components of the replacement knee moving against each other.

Can you have 2 knee replacements on the same knee?

What are the pros of double knee replacement? Having both knees replaced at the same time enables patients to get back to their normal lives more quickly. Patients have one surgery, one hospital stay and one course of rehabilitation. Patients generally take less time off from work.

Is it normal for a knee replacement to click?

Yes, most instances of clicking are normal after a total knee replacement. There are a few different potential causes that we’ll review but the vast majority of reasons are normal and expected. Some potential causes are: In rare instances the prosthesis will make noise if it is coming loose but we will review what this looks like

What causes clicking in knee replacement?

Damage to the meniscus (e.g.

  • A spontaneous degenerative meniscal tear
  • Loose bodies (pieces of cartilage or bone) in the knee.
  • Damage to the joint’s surface (e.g.
  • Arthritis of the knee
  • Inflammation of the surrounding soft tissues (ligaments,tendons and bursa)
  • Pain from the hip – pain from hip arthritis can sometimes be felt in the knee
  • Why is my knee replacement clicking and popping?

    Meniscal tears may result in popping,clicking,or snapping sounds.

  • Loose cartilage in the knee joint often results in an abnormal knee sound.
  • Inflamed tendons may result in a snapping sound while bending the knee back and forth.
  • A grinding or grating sensation also known as crepitus is more often a result of arthritis.
  • What is the best artificial knee?

    Do you use the implant with the newest design or the implant with the longest track record?

  • Does a surgeon use many different implants depending on each patient,or become most comfortable with one implant for every patient?
  • Should a surgeon use implants suggested or asked for by their patients?