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What Causes Pain In The Thighs After A Knee Replacement Surgery?

I had both knees totally replaced the rat knee in July 2017 The issue I had was staple but knee area of upper thigh just above knee cap opened up I had to under go re closing dr used thick stitches like tennis racket type to hold closed it continues to be painful feels like the thigh is falling. Why is this into my thigh feeling this way ?
Wed, 18 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

The pain in thighs can be due to a muscle related issue. Rest and multivitamin supplements can help.

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What Causes Pain In The Thighs After A Knee Replacement Surgery?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The pain in thighs can be due to a muscle related issue. Rest and multivitamin supplements can help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.