1. Community
  2. Bones, joints and muscles
  3. Knee Problems

TKR one week out. @80

Posted , 4 users are following.

Mamadoks_D
Mamadoks_D

I'm having issues with my ankle and foot. Feels like shin splints. Nothing I do helps this. Anyone else experience this? Laying on my back causes it to be worse. PT says massage the foot like I could reach it. Suggestions?0

0 likes, 4 replies

4 Replies

  • martinarvelo
    martinarvelo Mamadoks_D

    Posted

    This happened to me at about four months post op, but probably in my case not connected.  Mine is osteo chondritis and tendinitis in both ankles. . .Like you, though, when lying down the pain does get worse, and also first thing in the morning it is difficult to even walk.. . . thankfully, wears off quite a bit after about thirty steps. . .
  • Jeanie1125
    Jeanie1125 Mamadoks_D

    Posted

    Hi Mamadoks - sorry to hear that - that's a new one to me and i've had both knees replaced.  Does it help when she or someone massages your foot?  Try that - if it doesn't, then at least u know doesn't matter that u can't massage your own foot.  Jesus, i'm 6 mos out on my second one and i can't massage my foot!  What are we magicians?  Try to elevate and see if that helps.  So sorry - good luck

    • Milla2017
      Milla2017 Mamadoks_D

      Posted

      M,

      I struggled with ankle pain for about 8 weeks. It only started about 6 weeks after surgery. I iced the ankle and seems to be mostly resolved now. The icing really helped me.

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.