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IT band syndrome after knee replacement

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Feb 20, 2023 | Replies (164)

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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.

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I have never heard that icing prolongs any injury recovery. I would check on that. Maybe you're in a unique situation but icing reduces inflammation and swelling. And most swelling should be gone by 12 months, usually much sooner. Stick with it!