@dbduffer Thx for the detailed, saphenous nerve explanation. Wish I knew about it BEFORE my disastrous 2022 TKR. I first learned of the nerve's existence on the Mayo website where they discuss "tuck the saphenous nerve". I assume that means "avoid it or get it out of the way". During recovery, my TKR leg would suddenly jerk straight out causing extraordinary pain. It was NOT limited to "surface-level skin sensations, numbness, tingling, or localized burning" so maybe the surgeon hit the peroneal nerve. All I know it felt like the high side of an ignition coil. Having wired airplanes, cars and houses, I have suffered the occasional electric shock but nothing like this. When I asked the surgeon if he "tucked the nerve", he said NO. We then explored "ablation" to mitigate the shocks but the shocks died down after many weeks of drugs and nerve deadening shots. Unfortunately, the extraordinary pain and OXY precluded rehab. Scar tissue built up which limited ROM, and the downhill slide into depression followed.

It's impossible for the lay person to fully understand this procedure which is why I added it to the list of items to discuss with the doc. Perhaps a "tuck" would have helped me avoid excruciating pain.

Swing dancing was not without pain but it was emotionally gratifying. I will never be 17 again, but the marine corps expression "pain is good" is relevant here. Recovery took 4 years, a great wife, and the refusal to become a couch potato.

Best of luck on your journey. Happy to discuss anytime.