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

This is what I saw when I woke up in recovery

Picture a few days after operation when bandage came off, foot is still numb after 18 months. Not much hope left for normalcy.

I realize that your post is now almost three years old but I hope you see it. Wondering if the sensory problems you had following your TKR resolved over time. Your situation mirrors my own although mine is very recent. I am only seven weeks post op. I'm hoping that this is a time limited event but, as you noted, there seem to be no guarantees. Thanks in advance.

Hi, I have this, from day 1. My ankle, big toe especially and walking is very tricky. Sorry to say no resolve from 1 year ago. Searching for correct diagnosis. I had a nerve block in the spine which has unfortunately made the other foot bad too… not as bad, just bad.
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I have foot pain, the bottom of both feet feel like the worse case of athletes feet you ever had.It did not just arise, I started out with simple bunion surgery, after 3 or 4 months of healing . I broke the big toe joint and the one next to it as well, the podiatrist called it a Liz Frank break. What ever that meant. I had plates and 13 screws added to my big toe joint and surrounding vicinity. After walking on it for 5 years or more I could not take the pain , 10 out of 10 every day . This is after a left hip replacement 1 year ago. Now I had asked after doing research my self to take the hard wear out . The Podiatrist said yes .
There was 4 hours of surgery , he said he got everything , except 1 screw. I thought my pain in the bottom of this foot was gone mostly . I thought I had Tarsal Tunnel . After 4 days , the numbing medicine is warring off and the pain is returning and it feels like it's blowing up again .
I have been staying of it , icing , , I do have a little more movement with my toes . I just want to be able to go to work and be happy during the day .
I came over to my computer to see if I could find were the surgeon mite have put the numbing medicine in my foot , when I fell on to this page .I thought I would share a little bit and se if any one could help with some experience.

I wonder now about, the nerve pain in the bottom of my feet . Im almost ready for my knee replacement on the right side , a year ago they replaced my hip on the left side . Right after that I had severe pain on my left were it was 10 out of 10 from the middle of my back to my left to were the indentation on my butt cheek . Its your back ,its your back , its not my back .Tarsal tunnel ,Maybe ??? I had the hard-wear taken out of my foot, now the knee replacement , oh boy , I hope I can still walk. What does every one think , please let me know . Ok

Hello @glassguy3, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find support and exchange information with others. As patients ourselves we can only share our experiences with you and not really provide medical advice. That said, If I read your first post correctly, it's only been 4 days since you had the hardware from your foot removed and I think the recovery will take a little more time.

The hardware looks similar to what is in my wife's left ankle which was severely broken several years ago. She asked about having it removed but the surgeon suggested leaving it alone since she doesn't have any associated pain in the ankle. Hoping some other members will be able to share their experience of recovery after having hardware removed from their foot.

Here's some information that you might find helpful -- Benefits of Physical Therapy After Fracture Hardware Removal:https://www.verywellhealth.com/physical-therapy-after-fracture-hardware-removal-2696021

Have you discussed the pain with your surgeon to see if they have some suggestions?

Yes I had it right out off surgery it has been 12week did the Dr do something wrong when he was in there.

Could I ask if your nerve involvement is in your feet or at the surgical site? If they were in your feet how long did it take for them to settle down as you described?

I had my second knee replacement in 2018, two attempts at nerve block. After op I had severe loss of feeling on foot, I was assured this would improve, sadly not. Two years later I have no sensation in the foot and now front of leg, I wear compression stockings, warm in summer but effective, I also wear secure leather footwear, comfortable but definitely manna shoes, I also use a foot massage machine to increase blood flow. Hope it stays as is and not get worse, I can live with the pain and numbness.