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Foot neuropathy (numbness and pain) after total knee replacement (TKR)

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Dec 2 6:39pm | Replies (746)
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I am experiencing that exact thing with my foot after tkr, no feeling in toes and under my foot. The pain feels like putting your foot in a sock and pulling the sock so tight, than forcing a shoe 5 sizes too small on it. It was just in my foot, now the numbness has moved to my ankle. I hit the emergency room at least once a month to check blood flow and it's been OK. I can't find shoes that are comfortable, and my foot causes my balance to be off. I'm just miserable.

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clovisse | @clovisse | Dec 2 6:39pm

I have foot neuropathy also after my left TKR on August 16, 2024. I knew something was very wrong the next morning after my surgery when it felt like I had huge blisters under my heel and under the ball of my foot and toes as well. The big toe is totally numb. My surgeon told me to wear compression stockings to help reduce the swelling. He will also send me to a neurologist for a nerve conduction study. I am still waiting 3 1/2 months later. Still have numbness and I have a very hard time when I am barefoot in the shower my balance is off. I wonder if it really will help me to see a neurologist or does it mainly help the surgeon to see what went wrong?
One good thing is that I have finally started sleeping through the night. The throbbing pain in my knee is gone!! Now if only the foot numbness would disappear!!

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