Overview

Joint replacement surgery is often performed to reduce pain and improve mobility in people with advanced arthritis or joint damage. While most patients experience significant relief after surgery, some continue to have pain weeks, months, or even years later. This persistent pain may result from nerve irritation, scar tissue, biomechanical issues, or inflammation in the surrounding soft tissues.

At Restore Spine and Pain, we evaluate and treat pain that continues or returns after joint replacement surgery. Our goal is to identify the underlying cause and offer targeted, non-surgical options to restore comfort and function.

Common Symptoms

• Ongoing pain around the replaced joint
• Stiffness or difficulty moving the joint
• Pain with walking, sitting, or daily activities
• Burning, tingling, or sharp nerve-like sensations
• Pain that did not improve after surgery, or worsened over time

Possible Causes

• Nerve irritation or neuroma near the surgical site
• Scar tissue pressing on surrounding structures
• Bursitis or soft tissue inflammation
• Referred pain from spine or nearby joints
• Gait imbalance or muscle weakness post-op
• Loosening or mechanical issues with the implant (ruled out by your surgeon)

How We Can Help

At Restore Spine and Pain, we collaborate with your orthopedic surgeon or primary care physician to ensure all post-surgical factors have been considered. Once serious mechanical issues are ruled out, we focus on identifying and treating non-surgical causes of pain using minimally invasive techniques.

Treatment Options Offered

1. Physical therapy referrals to improve strength and joint mechanics
2. Ultrasound- or fluoroscopy-guided injections including targeted nerve blocks
3. Trigger point injections for surrounding muscle pain
4. Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) for localized nerve-related pain
5. Non-opioid medications when appropriate