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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austinjessesass | @austinjessesass | Oct 28 1:00pm

I’m 10 months out from TKR. Like others I have lateral knee discomfort where the IT band hits the exterior of the knee. I have crepitations and it feels like something is rubbing/catching especially going down the stairs or walking downhill. Range of motion is fine. I have tried 7 months of PT and after an ultrasound had some PRP injections in the popliteal muscle and IT band. It’s been 1 month and I’ll wait the suggested three months to see if there is any improvement. However, I’m not too optimistic because I feel it s a mechanical issue with the IT band. Anyone know an experienced doctor who had dealt with this issue or a treatment that has worked for this issue?