I recently had an out-patient arthroscopic surgery on my knee to repair a fracture of the knee. Was given a nerve block for the surgery.

Recovery was longer than expected and when I regained consciousness I had almost unbearable pain in my foot. It felt like someone had taken a sledgehammer to it.

As I was the last patient scheduled for the day, the anesthesiologist and orthopedic surgeon had left before I woke. The recovery nurse was at a loss for what she could do for me and her shift was ending. I was given two Tylenol 3 orally, dressed and brought out to be taken home.

The pain medication helped some but it was a very long night. I called the surgeon office the next day explaining my foot pain. Was told that fluids from the surgery may have leaked into the foot.

I was called by medical assistant for the 24hr checkup and was given post op instructions for a total knee replacement. Halfway through the phone call she realized I did not have a total knee replacement and pretty much ended the conversation. I asked again about the foot pain and was told it could be from the leg stabilizer that was used to hold my leg in place.

I am 8 days post op and haven’t heard anything further from surgeon office. I have follow up appointment in 4 days. I’m still experiencing some pain in foot but am still confused about why.

Anyone else ever experience this? I can deal with pain much better if I understand it.

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