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IT band syndrome after knee replacement
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Feb 20, 2023 | Replies (164)Comment receiving replies
Welcome @gh120, Sorry to hear you are having bad pain and swelling after your knee replacement. You mention the knee swells up everyday. I was told I wasn't icing and elevating my leg enough during my recovery. When I had my follow up with the surgeon, he made it clear that when I wasn't doing anything - exercises, walking, etc., I should have my leg elevated along with frequent icing.
Have you talked with your surgeon or care team about the pain and swelling?
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I am now at week 13 and it is some better. It still swells when I go for a walk. I have talked to my Surgeon and he says that I have IT Banding. And he says as far as the swelling that it may take 12-18 months before the swelling goes away. My swelling and pain are mainly behind my knee. My surgeon is against using I too much. He says he has found that Ice just prolongs the recovery. He does over 350 TKR's per year. Who knows there are so many opinions out there. I purchased a Massage Hammer to help with the IT Banding.
Thank you for the reply.