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Debilitating pain 6 months after knee replacement

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Feb 22, 2023 | Replies (117)
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@tjohnson73

I am 7 weeks out of TKR and lateral side of knee has a grind and a pop about half through my stride. No matter what I do I can not get the pain to go away. Surgeon is saying he thinks it is my IT band. The pain makes me cry it is so intense. I did not have that before surgery. How long till it goes away?

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Amanda Burnett | @amandaa | Sep 30, 2021

@tjohnson73 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You will notice that I moved your post to a discussion where there are several other members talking about their pain after their TKR. I did this so you could connect with people like @contentandwell, @saeternes and @babette.

I thought this article was very informative if you would like to read it.
https://www.newyorkhipknee.com/general/crepitus-knee-serious/#:~:text=Crepitus%20following%20surgery%3A%20Crepitus%20is,joint%20to%20remove%20any%20debris.
When did the popping and grinding first start?

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Oct 2, 2021

The grinding and popping can be normal, or a sign of a problem. Since the surgeon has pointed to your IT band, has he prescribed any PT to work on it? Did he do an xray to be sure everything is still properly positioned?
IT band syndrome can be an ongoing issue, with or without surgery, although the trauma of surgery can set it off. There are a number of exercises and techniques to deal with it. I have not had TKR, but I did have hips replaced, and when it happened afterward the exercises and stretches I was given, plus massage and myofascial release therapy finally resolved it. It is worth the effort to get rid of it.
Sue

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