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Foot neuropathy (numbness and pain) after total knee replacement (TKR)
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I see that gabapentin was prescribed for knee replacement patients who seem to present with nerve damage pain. My surgeon prescribe gabapentin from day one after surgery. But he did not prescribe this drug for any other of his knee replacement patients that I know. So I asked him why...and he said for pain. When I wanted to have the conversation about nerve involvement he refused. I did and three years later still do suffer nerve pain in my leg and ankle. The surgeon told me it was my heart. It was not. I sure could use a new right knee, but will not have it done. Better the pain I know than a worse situation like I have now.
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I am thinking like you, my foot still 50% numb after TKR 15 months ago, NO CHANGE. I could use a new knee on the other leg but fear consequences, (nerve damage). Bottom line, you take a big chance with this TKR but they won't tell you that, not good for business. I still believe if the orthopedic surgeons took more care instead of doing two or three knees before lunch there would be less nerve complaints, but that would be bad for their bottom line.
I talked to a neuro surgeon about my numb foot and what the orthopedic surgeon did, he just put his head down and shook it. Good luck pal we both need it.
Was your operation at a teaching hospital?
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You may need to see a different ortho, or see a neurologist or cardiologist to determine why this is continuing so long. You can get a referral from your PCP.
Sue