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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)
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<p>Rubber band feeling after knee replacement</p><p>Has anyone experienced the tightness, rubber band feeling 2 years after knee replacement?</p>

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clbs | @clbs | Feb 4, 2021

Unfortunately, yes! I’ve had that feeling since shortly after surgery 2 years ago. It’s not painful but it’s very annoying and I think about it whenever I walk. I don’t have much hope that it will ever go away! 😟

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scgraham | @scgraham | Feb 4, 2021

Yes, been over 3 years for me. After 18 months my doctor told me I would have to live with it. There is another very long thread on this site about this very subject where people have discussed the various things they have tried and were told. It’s quite lengthy so I won’t even try to repeat it all here. As for myself, my doctor put me through PT 3 times. Astym, myofascial release was tried. Each thing they tried loosen the feeling temporarily. Gabapentin did not help.

I think it is nerve damage, something that can happen during surgery. My knee works fine. It just feels like I have a tourniquet on right below my knee, and my calf has the feeling of being compressed all the time. It feels worse when I’ve been out walking for a long period of time.

So sorry this has happened to you too. I came to this connect group almost 2 years ago in frustration. I’ve accepted my situation now. But have not given up hope that some poster or administrator of this group will share a cure for this. Until then, life goes on. Good luck and blessings to you.

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sprinrosa64 | @sprinrosa64 | Feb 4, 2021

Yes, over 2yrs and still can not walk a step without terrible tightness and pain. I have tried so many shots, cut nerves, and PNS Stemwave Stimulator ,revision, all with no good results. Accept this I can't , I will keep searching for help. I JUST WANT TO TAKE A WALK

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Erika | @erikas | Feb 4, 2021

@aprilmay Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. It looks like you have already received peer support for the issue of a tight band feeling longer after recovery from TKR.

You'll notice that I moved your question to a previous discussion. I did this so you could connect with members like @rayreich3 @judybearden1 @scgraham @toromama @ruthannejoan @stp258 @autp17 in a central location. You may wish to scroll through the previous posts in search of information, suggestions, and support.

You said that you haven't seen ortho regarding this issue. May I ask if you have consulted a physical therapist?

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