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Does Knee replacement affect your nerves?

Dr. Deepak Aher

Orthopedist

Answered on 3rd July '24

No.. Nerves aren't damaged in TKR unless you do gross mistake

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Dr. Dev Chourey

Occupational Therapist

Answered on 1st July '24

Yes sometimes it happens but don't worry consult for that to the Occupational therapist. Occupational therapists help you in recovery of sensory distarbances

2 people found this helpful

Dr. Anshul Parashar

Physiotherapist

Answered on 20th June '24

No

2 people found this helpful

Answered on 23rd May '24

Nerve damage may also occur as a result of knee replacement surgery because the peroneal nerve resides close to the tibia bone. In fact, nerve damage is one reason why some patients with knee replacement complain of persistent lateral knee pain and loss of function. 

Consult orthopedists, who will explain you in detail about the complications of knee replacement surgery. Hope our answer helps you.

46 people found this helpful

Dr. Amit Saoji

Joint Replacement Surgeon

Answered on 23rd May '24

No.

40 people found this helpful

Dr. Dilip Mehta

Joint Replacement Surgeon

Answered on 23rd May '24

Knee replacement can affect the nerves in the area of the surgery. The most common nerve affected is the common peroneal nerve. This nerve may be injured as it passes around the fibular neck. The injury may cause numbness or weakness on the outside of the leg and foot.

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Answered on 23rd May '24

no

47 people found this helpful

Dr. Rufus Vasanth Raj

Orthopaedic Surgery

Answered on 23rd May '24

Knee repalcement or any surgery can affect the superficial sensory nerves around the skin. So patients might feel some areas of numbness on the leg. This is very common

Valgus knees post surgery can have foot drop due to injury or stretching of common peroneal nerve. But its not common

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Dr. velpula  sai sirish

Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Specialist For Stroke

Answered on 23rd May '24

knee replacement doesn't affect your motor nerves but yes it affects some part of your sensory nerves around your knee joint and you will feel my sensory loss near the medial part of the knee joint after surgery and that will be regained within a span of 2 to 3 months

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Answered on 23rd May '24

If done properly it doens't affect nerve 

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Questions & Answers on "Orthopedic" (1136)

Greetings! This is male 34 years having low back pain from 3 months.using pain killers but no use.Took MRI,there is Disc BILATERAL prolapse at L5 S1.Is surgery needed kindly reply.

Male | 34

You can try alternative therapy like Acupuncture Acupressure for your lower back issues.
Acpuncture is "No Medicine-No Surgery" therapy
Acupuncture has proven track record in 'curing' back pain permanently.
Spinal correction is achieved with acupuncture and physical therapy.
Acupuncture with acupressure cupping and moxibustion helps in healing and curing. It helps releasing toxins and improving the circulation throughout the body.
Points given are relaxing and pain relieving which is experienced by the patient in the first few sessions itself.
The overall balancing effect i.e release of Acid and balancing acid- alkali effect is achieved with acupuncture for long permanent cure.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Hanisha Ramchandani

Dr. Hanisha Ramchandani

I’m suffering from a severe cold with a headache and particularly intense pain in the back of my neck. It’s causing me trouble when bending, getting up, and even eating. Could you recommend some medication for me? I took LCZ 5mg this morning, but it hasn’t provided relief.Also I have slight cough and a sensation in my nose.

Male | 39

Your symptoms suggest sinusitis. Inflame­d sinuses cause headache­s, neck pain, coughs, congestion, runny noses. Ove­r-the-counter ibuprofen re­duces pain, inflammation. Drinking fluids, using humidifiers ease­s discomfort. However, if symptoms persist or worse­n, see a doctor promptly.

Answered on 13th Aug '24

Dr. Deep Chakraborty

Dr. Deep Chakraborty

I diagnosed with Ankylosing spondylitis arthritis on feb 2024 that time my ESR was 70 and now its down to 26 whats that mean

Female | 25

An ESR test me­asures inflammation levels in your body. A lowe­r ESR reading, like 26, indicates le­ss inflammation compared to a higher value like­ 70. This suggests the inflammatory condition is relative­ly better controlled. Ankylosing spondylitis cause­s back pain and stiffness due to inflammation in the spine­. Effective manageme­nt involves staying physically active through exe­rcise routines, adhering to pre­scribed medications, maintaining a balanced die­t, and avoiding tobacco use. 

Answered on 17th July '24

Dr. Pramod Bhor

Dr. Pramod Bhor

My leg is pain after doing exercises

Female | 19

After the massaging of muscles, it's frequent to be struck by pain in your leg post-workout. This discomfort is often a result of the muscles becoming stronger. Sharp pain is an injury if you are unable to move the leg as usual. To help you, try resting, applying ice, and stretching gently. 

Answered on 26th Aug '24

Dr. Deep Chakraborty

Dr. Deep Chakraborty

Answered on 7th Dec '24

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Dr. Pramod Bhor

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