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Scar tissue after knee replacement
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I’m 9 weeks in and I also have terrible sciatica pain, hip, SI joint pain from the TKR surgery. Had the pain the minute I came out of recovery and has just got worst over time. I’ve had PT for knee and the above problems. I just found a new chiropractor that is finally helping me. Find out if you have periformis syndrome because I was just diagnosed with that from all the problems that were created during the surgery and now that I’m being treated for that I finally am getting so much better. Periformis syndrome doesn’t get diagnosed as much as it should on people and it can greatly affect everything in the butt and hip area. I’m finally getting better. It’s been a tough and painful road.
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I am so glad you found the cause and are getting better! I agree that often piriformis and sciatic inflammation, which can cause pain and referred pain throughout the back and lower extremities, can be overlooked, especially after surgery or an injury.
On my soapbox now - There is almost always pain and discomfort after surgery, but it should lessen over time. Unless there is a defect or infection, new, worsening pain after surgery is not "normal" and needs to be evaluated & treated - it often leads back to joints, muscles and tendons that have been compensating for the bad joint for years. You will need physical therapy and exercise to get to your new normal.
You need to be your own best advocate, and keep pushing for a real answer and needed therapy to correct the situation. Then you need to do the therapy - which may be uncomfortable, boring or time-consuming - for as often and as long as recommended in order to make a complete recovery. (PT can be done on your own with a few sessions with a therapist to get & keep you on track - it doesn't need to be a costly matter of going to the clinic 3 times a week...)
Sue