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

Posted by norby @norby, Nov 26, 2018

I had a right total knee replacement 10 weeks ago and came out of surgery with numbness and intermittent pain on the bottom of my right foot. However, I do have good motor function in that foot. The knee has been healing and with PT, movement is on track, but the foot is a major challenge. The foot pain at times is worse than any from the knee. I have been able to generally manage the foot pain with gabapentin. My surgeon believes this may resolve in time but may take from 6-12 months. However there is a possibility that it will never go away. Has anyone else experienced foot neuropathy following knee replacement? If so, what was your experience with it?

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loriaakre | @loriaakre | Feb 24, 2021
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@staudek

Do not wait for this to go away...My Husband's knee surgeon told him it would go away, then after my husband complaining for weeks he finally ordered a MRI of his back and told him the issue was spinal stenois in his lower lumbar and referred him to a spinal surgeon. However because of my research on this page we found several people with same issue and were able to get our Primary Physican to order an ABI test to test the blood flow to his foot and the test revealed there were major blood flow issues. He had an angiogram today and the Cardiologist said that the blood flow was restricted right behind the knee and as soon as he completed the procedure the blood flow was resored to his foot and his foot warmed up immediately. It's too soon to tell if his foot pain will go away, but praying he will get some relief....I'm furious that his Knee surgeon would not listen to him and he has suffered needlessly.

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I’m so glad you found some relief and found some answers on Mayo Connect. It’s too easy for TKR surgeons to say it’s normal instead of finding an answer and an ABI is so easy to do. The ABI was the test that found my pinched artery.

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Amanda Roe | @amandajro | Feb 24, 2021

@mrobbinz I want to welcome you to Mayo Clinic Connect! I am so glad you found this discussion and some helpful feedback from other members who understand neuropathy and what you are going through.

You mentioned you got a referral to a neurologist. I am sure you are anxious to hear what he/she will share with you. When is your appointment?

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Erika | @erikas | Feb 25, 2021
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March 3

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@smyles21 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, a place to give and get support.

May I ask what brings you to Connect?

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mrobbinz | @mrobbinz | Feb 25, 2021
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@mrobbinz I want to welcome you to Mayo Clinic Connect! I am so glad you found this discussion and some helpful feedback from other members who understand neuropathy and what you are going through.

You mentioned you got a referral to a neurologist. I am sure you are anxious to hear what he/she will share with you. When is your appointment?

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March 19th.

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staudek | @staudek | Feb 25, 2021
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@loriaakre

I’m so glad you found some relief and found some answers on Mayo Connect. It’s too easy for TKR surgeons to say it’s normal instead of finding an answer and an ABI is so easy to do. The ABI was the test that found my pinched artery.

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he had the angiogram yesterday and his foot is now warm...but still has the numbness and tingling....I'm hoping some of this will go away soon..

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loriaakre | @loriaakre | Feb 26, 2021
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@staudek

he had the angiogram yesterday and his foot is now warm...but still has the numbness and tingling....I'm hoping some of this will go away soon..

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Glad to hear he got some relief after the angiogram. After may artery was fixed I still had some numbness and tingling in my foot just not as bad as before. I was told it might get better and might be permanent due to the lack of blood flow for 60 days. It could be cell and tissue damage. Good luck.

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kenbahler2004 | @kenbahler2004 | Mar 2, 2021
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@gator1965 Something is definitely not right for you to be in so much pain for so long. If I recall correctly, the cause of the problem the woman I knew who had pain for two years was that it was from something in the extensions being too long. I really do not remember clearly but I know it was something like that. She did some research and found a top orthopedic surgeon and he was able to fix it. The new surgeon took the knee replacement out and put a whole new one in and she was fine.
JK

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Who was the orthopedic doctor, name and location of office

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wildebjef | @wildebjef | Mar 2, 2021
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Who was the orthopedic doctor, name and location of office

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I use Dr. Kevin Quigley at Signature Orthopedics in OFallon, Missouri

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Amanda Roe | @amandajro | Mar 2, 2021

Hello @kenbahler2004 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can see that @wildebjef has shared information with you regarding your question and that you are waiting for @contentandwell to respond.

Are you exploring options for TKR surgery in the near future?

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