🔎 Why Does It Hurt “On the Bone” After a Knee Replacement? - This is one of the most common questions patients ask during recovery. After surgery, it’s natural to feel pain not only in the knee joint itself, but also in areas around the knee. Let’s break down why: - 👉 During surgery, the surgeon cuts through the skin and then makes an internal incision around the kneecap. The tissues are pulled to the side so the surgeon can access the joint. This pulling puts stress on the connective tissue t