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Neuropathy after TKR: I'm 68 and fearful of future
Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 22, 2023 | Replies (112)Comment receiving replies
Causes of extreme neuropathy after TKR on 12/6/22. Wife had TKR on Dec 6 2022 and surgeon deemed procedure a success. After weeks of PT neuropathy developed to the point of wife regressing to be unable to walk or stand unaided with extreme back and leg pain. Now going on 4 months with pain worse. Questioning spinal block during surgery or positioning during surgery. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
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Neuropathy is a side effect of TKR, ACCORDING TO most
Honest surgeons. One advised me it’s the reason he doesn’t use a tourniquet during surgery nor does he block some
nerves in back of the knee - best I can describe it.
I’m not sure it ever gets better. I’ve seen two neurologists
and other doctors, none have answers, other than there is no
known cure. I use gabapetin as prescribed, at night only, to allow sleeping. I’m learning to live with it. Acceptable trade off to knee pain.
Best of luck.
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Hello @burkesnh, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am sorry to read about your wife's experience following her TKR.
You will notice I have moved your post into an existing discussion on TKR and neuropathy, which you can find here:
- Neuropathy after TKR: I'm 68 and fearful of future: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/68-and-fearful-of-future/
I did this to help you better connect with members who can relate to your wife's experience. Members like @vinran, @mawmaw6, and @martyk have shared previously and may be able to come back and share more with you.
May I ask if your wife had any preexisting back/spine issues, such as herniated disks, arthritis, or stenosis, before her TKR?