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Foot pain post arthroscopic knee surgery

Posted by cmartz @cmartz, Feb 18, 2020

I had arthroscopic knee surgery 11 weeks ago. Cleaned out a lot of arthritis behind knee cap, snipped torn meniscus on the inside of the knee, and also had stem cells inserted in two areas to regrow cartilage. About a month post surgery I started having foot pain, roving at first, then settled in the area of the inner side upper part of the foot (not the arch, although sometimes that bone hurts). The foot actually hurt more than the knee.

Have been doing some PT and stretching of the foot and the pain isn't as intense, but it's gone back to roving and I limp more because of the foot than the knee.

What could be the cause of this foot pain after arthroscopic knee surgery? Thank you for any insight you can provide.

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carlym1 | @carlym1 | May 18, 2022
In reply to @sloops "Post right knee arthroscopy I’m day 11 after a knee arthroscopy for a torn meniscus and..." + (show)
@sloops

Post right knee arthroscopy

I’m day 11 after a knee arthroscopy for a torn meniscus and arthritis scraping. No improvement, still using crutches, and painful. Anyone else who has had this experience?

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I’m 6 weeks post op arthroscopic knee surgery. Meniscus and ACL repair. Just able to put weight on and walk. From what I’ve dealt with you might be on crutches for a while! It’s a 2 step forward one step back deal.

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carlym1 | @carlym1 | May 18, 2022
In reply to @janicemmccarthy "I had a second knee replacement on January 28, 2020. Of course I missed PT due..." + (show)
@janicemmccarthy

I had a second knee replacement on January 28, 2020. Of course I missed PT due to being shut down due to covid. I eventually got PT a year later. My knee is always stiff and still have to ice it constantly. I take Aleve and occassionaly tramadrol. Nothing seems to ease it and I can no longer walk long distances

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My PT told me there’s a small window for gaining range of motion and extension after this surgery. If it’s not done properly it can cause permanent damage, funny walk, limping etc. it could be from not going to PT and getting those things back right away. I would definitely consult doctor or PT

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heria | @heria | May 19, 2022

Hello, I have had two such surgeries on my knee. It difficult to go through the rehabilitation of learning to walk again.I still have problems but with my left knee. I sometimes wonder if all the surgeries did more harm than good. Best regards Jacqueline

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