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Foot neuropathy (numbness and pain) after total knee replacement (TKR)
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Dec 22, 2024 | Replies (748)Comment receiving replies
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.
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I am so sorry you are having pain in your heel and foot. After my surgery I did outpatient PT for about six weeks (after my in-home PT was completed). I admit that doing the extra PT helped my progress, but some of those exercises made the muscles around my knee very sore; it hurt. I dreaded going to PT every time, knowing that the initial outcome would be pain. But the end result was worth it. I did exactly what they asked at PT and everything got better in time. I share this to say, there is hope that PT will be the ticket to alleviating pain in your heel and foot. Good luck!