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IT band syndrome after knee replacement

Posted by Faith M @collielady, Jul 26, 2018

I had both knees replaces last month. Right on 6/4 and left on 6/13. The right knee has done great. But the left has had issues. This week both PT and the surgeon's nurse said I have IT band syndrome. PT put a strip of K-tape down the side of my leg and suggests ice massage to the area. And the nurse showed me a stretching exercise to do. I am wondering if others have had this problem and how it was handled and how long it took to get better. The pain behind my knee prevents me from raising my leg while walking.

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ezas123 | @ezas123 | Feb 18, 2023
In reply to @gypsybythesea "My doc said exactly the same thing, I am 9 weeks post op and my knee..." + (show)
@gypsybythesea

My doc said exactly the same thing, I am 9 weeks post op and my knee is worse than before surgery ; I am seeing him tomorrow and asking for MRI. Sleep is now a pure luxury; walking is getting more painful, r hip pain to now due to how I am walking,

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Hi gypsy just wanted to reach out see how you are doing ? I know how frustrating it can be going through having tkr and not getting the results you anticipated…. I know dr are hesitant to do mri after new knee replacement they say films are not clear….I hope you get some answers meanwhile keep moving as much as possible…. It gets better

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joanb1229 | @joanb1229 | Feb 19, 2023

I have been dealing with IT band on my left knee replacement 12/1.
Last week my doctor put me on prednisone and changed my pain reliever, and added a nerve pain reliever. It has helped.
I am doing stretches, ice, elevation,and rest. I also have been getting cupping and massages and going to have dry needling tomorrow.
From what I have learned in the past 5 weeks of dealing with this is that it takes time. I know your pain, hang in there, don’t let your Dr ignore you, and do what your PT says!

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Feb 19, 2023
In reply to @joanb1229 "I have had great results with prednisone in the past when I had shoulder injury. I’m..." + (show)
@joanb1229

I have had great results with prednisone in the past when I had shoulder injury.
I’m going to have dry needling session on Monday. I am looking forward to that and the massage I get afterwards!
Thanks for all your advice. Were you able to find a place to recommend in my area?

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Hi there @joanb1229

I don't think you told me where "your area" happens to be. Please let me know the city and area within the city if it is a very populous one.

Thanks.....
Chris

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joanb1229 | @joanb1229 | Feb 20, 2023
In reply to @artscaping "Hi there @joanb1229 I don't think you told me where "your area" happens to be. Please..." + (show)
@artscaping

Hi there @joanb1229

I don't think you told me where "your area" happens to be. Please let me know the city and area within the city if it is a very populous one.

Thanks.....
Chris

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Metro Atlanta, East Cobb, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody areas. Thanks

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