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Has anyone had a tight band feeling after total knee replacement?
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Aug 11 6:49pm | Replies (811)Comment receiving replies
It has been 15 months since my surgery and the tight band has improved somewhat but still exists but to a lesser level. It doesn't bother me or hinder me like it did before except when climbing stairs, etc. Since that surgery, I had the right knee done in September 2019 with robotic assisted surgery and a different surgeon. That knee now 7 months out is still a little tight, but I don't notice it for the most part. The difference is noticeable and I would recommend robotic assisted surgery over traditional Total knee replacement as it is more precise.
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I've had the tight ban for over 4 years. More I walk the worse it hurts. Almost feels like fluid in it.
The pain center has tried burning nerves but nothing happens. I have cancer and my damn knee keeps me from excercises. It's bad enough having one problem but both is a nightmare!
I was so glad to read that someone besides me had experienced the tight band feeling. I described it that same way to several people who had had knee replacements and even my doctors, yet no one knew what I was talking about. Mine did get better, but not totally. It’s been 1 1/2 years now since my TKR. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
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@mhort1213 there are a number of participants here on Connect who like yourself have been very satisfied with Mako surgery. My second TKR was with a Conformis knee which also had a very high degree of satisfaction. I would highly recommend either, but the single most important factor to have a good experience is having a truly expert surgeon.
JK