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Foot neuropathy (numbness and pain) after total knee replacement (TKR)
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I had a traumatic knee injury almost 30 years ago, followed by ACL/MCL surgery. For a long time (over 2 years) I experienced the feelings of not knowing where my foot was (it was not numb), a weak feeling (though tests showed the leg was very strong from devoted PT) and occasional pins and needles along the shin. Gradually each of these disappeared.
Fast forward to 2019/2020 - after many more surgeries, arthritis & illnesses, I was in serious chronic pain and referred for pain management & treatment. My PT explained the mechanism of nerve injury & regeneration and gave me reading material.
Wow! All of that old issue suddenly made sense - the badly insulted nerves in my knee had to regrow, and it took over 2 years.
So, you are less than a 9 months from serious surgery - it is quite possible the nerves are still irritated and healing/regenerating. Please do not be discouraged of the EMG comes back with little explanation. Just continue therapy, patience and safety precautions, and let your body heal.
Sue
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This is so true, referencing the EMG. I HAD THS SAME TEST after TKR because of foot neuropathy and for my age
(74), the doctor performing the test basically said I had some deterioration but nothing significant. Big help that was. Two years after TKR and still suffering (at night) with feet neuropathy. Also have an enlarged (swollen) lymph node in my groin but the second surgeon’s opinion was that it should eventually resolve itself. He clearly blamed it on TKR.
I think he may be onto something, the swelling appears to very slowly disappearing. Another ultrasound scheduled for early November will tell me more. Meantime the neuropathy continues to be a major issue and not getting any better. I agree with the one gentleman above, DON’T BELIEVE THE SURGEON ABOUT GREAT RESULTS, in my opinion, they all lie and hope for the best. Maybe that’s all we can expect.