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Knee Replacement Post-op Pain -Nerve block experience
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I had surgery more than year ago
Still I am in lot of pain esp stairs coming down
Dr is suggesting nerve block
Has anyone had similar problem and tried nerve block
Thanks for your help
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Just had a nerve block yesterday and there is no difference for me so ablation is likely out of the question. i'm a bomb technician so I need to be able to kneel and squat with an 85lb suit on. I cannot kneel nor squat without pain and similarly with up and down stairs. I have a follow up next monday so i'll let you know what they say. Good luck!
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They wanted me to do a nerve block....I did go to pain management to rule it out. They did a genicular nerve block that lasted about 3 hours or so however it did not help me. I was told if it did not relieve the issues within that time by at least 50% then it's not a nerve issue. I was not going to have my nerves ablated not knowing if it would work. CT showed no infection, proper placement etc... Bone Scan showed same and no infection or swelling in the joint. However my issue is all muscular 18 months out. MY ROM is 120 or thereabouts but my muscles get so sore and stiff no matter how much I exercise and stretch. I'd like to know why my muscles are not getting stronger (I'm 63)