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neuropathy long after TKR & THR (4). any connection?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jun 13, 2023 | Replies (8)
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@kp6350

Hi. I have had neuropathy in both feet since my tkr’s 5 plus yrs ago. Drs. Say my gait since my new knees with my flat overpronated feet. Orthotics, PT nothing helps. Neurologist said tarsal tunnel syndrome ( like carpal tunnel only in ankles). 3 surgical decompressions in left foot being the worse. NOTHING has changed. My right foot has exact same symptoms but only milder so it is telling me it is not tarsal tunnel. No one has ever touched or did surgery on my right foot. With all this technology no one can figure this out and where the nerve is that is compressed. I am so depressed and searching for help

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jun 11, 2023

@kp6350, I'm wondering if the doctors think your gait is causing some of your pain. I think there are some members who have found some relief from gait training exercises. Here is a reference on the topic. It talks about diabetic neuropathy patients but I'm pretty sure it is the same for any person with gait issues after TKRs:

"ROM, muscle strengthening, gait and balance exercises can improve gait of diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy."
--- Effectiveness of Exercise Therapy on Gait Function in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Patients: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7425100/.

Have you looked into having your gait analyzed and getting gait physical therapy?

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