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IT band syndrome after knee replacement

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Feb 20, 2023 | Replies (164)
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@5rightkneesurgeries

TKR 11/30/20 and immediately had radiating pain coming from outside of the knee. Put a finger on the outer bony area there and can literally feel the IT band grind over it as I move my leg. Cortisone shot two weeks ago did nothing. I’ve noticed most stretches seem designed for IT hip pain and really don’t get to any tightness around the knee. After 8 weeks of PT, massage therapy, cortisone, personal massage, massage gun, stretching beyond belief, the pain on good days has gone from about a 9 to about a 5 (bad days are still a 7). Would love to hear updates from some of the people who started this thread two years ago. At this point the surgery has not been worth it (combined with severe tightness around the top of the knee).

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Erika | @erikas | Feb 8, 2021

@5rightkneesurgeries Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.

Since you TKR you've have had significant pain despite your efforts of PT, massage therapy, cortisone, personal massage, massage gun, and stretching beyond belief. That must be extremely difficult, especially since you have tried so treatments. Members like @autp17 @ptbradshaw @judybearden1 have discussed this topic and may be able to offer you support.

@bluebrass @janete718 @clbs @scgraham @toromama @ruthannejoan @stp258 @ellenka have discussed this topic in another discussion that I have linked below. You may wish to scroll through the posts for pertinent information.
- Has anyone had a tight band feeling after total knee replacement? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-had-a-tight-band-feeling-after-total-knee-replacement/

Myofascial release is gaining steam and members like @artscaping @jenniferhunter have discussed this topic previously and may be able to offer further information.

May I ask if myofascial release was discussed or utilized during PT or massage?

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