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Foot neuropathy (numbness and pain) after total knee replacement (TKR)
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Yes,
I also am experiencing same foot neuropathy.
Post 22 weeks TKR.
Burning\cold throbbing pain on top of foot at webspace of 2nd\3rd toes.
I beleive its due to the tornequet the Anestesialogist strapped on me just before putting me out for the procedure.
He said "Its so we can give you a nerve block in the upper thigh" But the surgeon later (1st post visit) said its also so "You dont bleed into the joint during the first part of procedure" and that it was only on for 15 minutes.
Days later at home, and after the nerve block wore off, I experienced some really sore upper thigh pain with yellowing\black and blue soreness on side of and behind the thigh. DR said it was from the tornequet.
So, I beleive the Deep Peroneal nerve (from the hip to the webspace of 1\2nd toes was compressed by the tornequet strap and I'm now living with a new pain I never had before this TKR.
The Dr has had me on and still on (Gaberpentin and Celebrex). I see him in 3 weeks for 6 month post visit and will INSIST he send me to a neurologist for he foot burning pain.
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I’m 6wks post tkr - I’m having the same issues . The minute I woke in recovery the pain from the hip and thigh was unbearable. It’s not much better now. I’m not sleeping . And my incision is still not fully healed or closed. I’ve had several major gynae ops in the past and I know I heal amazingly. I’m fit and healthy & 51, There is absolutely no reason why I wouldn’t be healing at my normal rate. My concern is it’s related to this neurological pain. I’m suffering with sciatic pain from my back, hip inside groin and outer (IT band) again been on tramadol, gabapentin, sleeping is so uncomfortable. I’m
Lucky if I get 3 hrs a night . It doesn’t feel like it’s getting any better at all. My knee itself is so stiff it feels tight and constricted, again it’s just not getting any easier. Please help please grateful for advice from similar . TIA
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The tourniquet was put on my thighs very tightly during my two TKRs this year. I don't have any after effects, but was surprised at the amount of bruising it caused on the inside of my thigh all the way up to my groin.
I haven't heard of this causing nerve damage. I'd see a neurologist as soon as possible.
Sorry for what you're going through and all the best.
Joe