"Last updated: October 17, 2025 I've been pain-free on this artificial knee for 10 years. They told me it would last 10-15 years. I nodded like a good patient and then did what I always do- ride my bike a lot. Since January 1st, I've put down 5,000+ miles. Since July of 2024, about 8,000. That's lovely... until this year, when the knee started barking again."
"When you've got a replacement and pain shows up out of nowhere, your brain goes to the worst corner: "It's loose. The clock ran out." I went for a bone scan. The result I didn't dare hope for: the implant is fine. No loosening. The pain is soft tissue. Relief washed over me, followed by a groan because you don't fix soft tissue with a new bolt-you fix it with rest and smarter habits. And I hate rest like I hate 30-mph headwinds."
An 11-year-old knee replacement began causing soft-tissue pain after extensive cycling mileage this year. High weekly miles and climbs triggered gradual soreness that flared with certain efforts. A bone scan confirmed the implant remained secure with no loosening. The diagnosis required rest and conservative care rather than revision surgery. Four days off the bike were taken despite strong resistance to inactivity. Recovery now includes mobility drills, compression, and starting softwave therapy to address soft-tissue overload. Planned adjustments include smarter riding habits on climbs and ongoing maintenance to prolong implant function.
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