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Knee hurting and issues post TKR continue....please help
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Mar 19, 2023 | Replies (27)Comment receiving replies
I am 5 months out on a TKR and I am actually having more shin pain and now I am having pain on the top of my foot and sometimes ankle. My surgeon says it's not related to the replacement however it didn't start until about a month ago but I've had it longer just not as much. He refers me to a foot/ankle surgeon. I also still have that band feeling around the knee/thigh area.
Does anyone have any suggestions? My ROM is 115 and 125 with a strap. I walk 4-5,000 steps a day and use my bike every other day. Right now using Ben Gay and take 600mg Gabapentin at bedtime. Sometimes Tylenol 3 or just Tylenol and can't take nsaids. Thanks for any suggestions.
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The 8% ointment is a compound prepared by pharmacist & in Canada needs a prescription. I hope you can get it to try. Physio has been the exercises prescribed weekly by PT. Antiquing sounds like a lovely way to get some exercise.
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Consider trying Diclofenac 8% Ointment for the leg & foot pain. I’m 5 wks post TKR. Into second wk I started having pain in lower leg, top & sole of foot & around ankle. Using the ointment took care of the pain. Continued doing exercises etc. issue largely resolved now unless I overdo it but ointment & rest takes care of it. I have no doubt mine was related to surgery for some reason but glad it’s improving as healing continues.