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Debilitating pain 6 months after knee replacement

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

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9 months Post replacement, I have a tight band 1" wide, 4" long located 1/3 way back from front on lateral side of right knee. Band stiffens when standing and after light exercise. Neither nerve blocks or PT (general and ITB specific) have not helped condition over past 7 months. The stiffness/pain is very localized and does not radiate up or down leg. Has anyone experienced this exact condition. It is so unique, I feel that someone else as experienced this.

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Hello, so sorry you are having so much unwanted pain! However you are somewhat early in recovery based on my experience and what I have read from others. I would recommend considering myofascial release (MFR) and or “shock therapy “ the latter not as painful/uncomfortable as MFR. the latter is like a small jackhammer which pulses your scar tissue, hopefully breaking it up to then heal. Also known as epat. I started both at 10 months, wishing I had started sooner as I am still having pain with stairs especially, also with walking, swimming and cycling. I wasn’t prepared for a multi year recovery.