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Neuropathy after TKR: I'm 68 and fearful of future

Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 22, 2023 | Replies (112)
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I just today find out I have a neuroma and a metatarsal bursitis in my left foot due to my walking pattern after knees. My toes were all crunched up. Trying new orthotics and possibly cortisone shots in the ball of foot. My right foot has a metatarsal bursitis between second and third toes . All from prob changing the way I land on my feet after knees. Took all this time. I am suffering

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Oct 19, 2023

I'll repeat 2 words that a very wise PT told me 12 years ago. New shoes.
At the first signs of foot pain, get new walking shoes, properly fitted in a real shoe store. Any change to posture or gait after surgery or injury is going to change the way you bear weight and move.

Starting "fresh" without the old wear patterns, and with plenty of space to accommodate bone/muscle changes helps. If that isn't enough, the next step may be orthotics or gait training (we limp or favor bad feet, knees, hips setting up bad posture and or walking habits that we need to break.)
Also, when I start to "toe in" I know my sacrum and/or pelvis are out of whack, needing adjustments by either chiros or PT.

Finally, if you are/were addicted to flip-flops, slides, flimsy house slippers or crocs, like me - get rid of them. I wear house shoes, but they are the clean version of my outdoor shoes.

Has anyone advised you to replace your shoes?

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