First post for me but really need some guidance. Had total knee replacement in Feb 2021 minimally invasive. Everything was going good ROM & extension good. November 2021 other knee completely gave out. Bakers cyst, partially torn meniscus & bursa issue. Had cortisone injection couple times & so far dealing with it. Surgeon said I need total replacement on that knee now. Which I agree & understand but I have been having trouble with BOTH knees since November. I have a tightness that I feel below both knees now. ROM on surgical knee has decreased. Also have tightness on both feet. Have feeling and no tingling so I have been told it's not neuropathy. I am able to walk but stairs are extremely difficult. Pain right below the knee on both is where it is making it difficult to do stairs.

I have had various tests done. MRI on the back do have degenerative disc disease , also have what they refer to as a spondy at l4 and l5. But back specialist says not coming from my back. I am totally at the end of knowing what to do. I want to have the surgery but definitely afraid due to what happened. Has anyone else had the tightness below the knee? Could it be tendon or muscle issues. Any guidance would be appreciated.