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Neuropathy and knee replacement

Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 18 10:43am | Replies (17)

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@michaelsz

I underwent bilateral knee replacement. I had been unable to walk much prior to surgery because of OA and pain. My leg muscles became weak. Since surgery my walking has improved significantly. I have no pain. I have been working on strengthening my leg muscles. However, my proprioception and position sense in my legs are diminished. Nerve conduction studies showed some mild non-specific sensory neuropathy, non-alcoholic and non-diabetic. Subsequence, consequence, or coincidence? Not clear.

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Welcome @michaelsz, I only had my right knee done but can relate some with what you are feeling. For me I just have keep with some daily exercises and maintaining what leg strength I have. If you haven't already seen the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy site, it has a wealth of information on helping us folks with neuropathy - https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/.

It's great to hear your walking has improved significantly. Have you found any other exercises or treatments that have helped you?