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In my case, I believe the numbness and tingling is a result of TKR surgery. My knee joint was severely damaged, so in addition to replacing the knee joint the surgeon had to straighten my leg bone. He moved the nerves around the bone so he could shave the bone to correct my gait. I was warned before surgery that there was a risk (15%) that this part of the surgery could damage the nerves and result in a club foot. Very scary. Thankfully, that didn’t happen. But the fact that there was a risk of it happening tells me the nerves in my leg were likely traumatized to some extent. Also, as my gait has corrected itself, I have dealt with pysatic nerve pain. Yes, I believe the nerve problems in my legs and feet are connected to my TKR surgery. I think it's a risk everyone takes when they have that surgery. Most people do well. Some struggle with after effects. I hope you find some answers and relief.

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I ordered a boot this morning. Hoping to take the weight off bottom of foot. Perhaps inflammation around nerve is compressed and this may allow tendons, ligaments, muscles to settle down/heal. Will try anything. Saw this on a video for baxter nerve compression which is first nerve off of lateral plantar nerve which is probably causing numbness in 4th and 5th toes.

I am 13 months post TKR. My surgeon also straightened the tibia. I’m sure this significantly changed the mechanics of my foot as I developed a high grade tear in the plantar fascia. I also have a large numb area on the outside of my knee and calf. I’m going to PT for the tear and doing careful exercises hoping it will slowly heal over the next few months. Knee flexion is good, knee pain is minimal, but heel/foot pain prevents me from taking a walk for exercise. Unexpected and frustrating.