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Lateral knee pain following TKR

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tom809
tom809

After my knee replacement from day one I have had pain over the lateral joint line. I've been told it's iliotibial band but whatever it is it is the area that has been the most consistent and the most painful. At physical therapy they try heat ultrasound and massage which decreases the pain temporarily but never completely. It prevents me from standing on the operated leg and Lowering myself to the next step when trying to go down steps. It also is the limiting factor for me obtaining flexion although I can get to 125° with discomfort. The pain has diminished somewhat better still my most limiting factor

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  • tom809
    tom809

    Posted

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  • Annibgood
    Annibgood tom809

    Posted

    Your only starting Tom.

    Are you exercising and stretching every day.

    Also icing 4 - 5 times a day is very helpful.

    At 4 1/2 weeks you should be still be taking the strong pain killers too.

    As you will see on this forum its a marathon your in and not a sprint, I learnt that the hard way.

    Best wishes

    Ann

  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 tom809

    Posted

    IT band pain can be ongoing for months. Lots of atrophing goes on in 5hat are as well as scar tissue. Stay with the excercises. Increase fluids and don't overdo it. Too much is as bad as not enough.
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