🦶 Ankle pain after knee replacement — why does this happen? Some patients notice ankle or foot pain after total knee replacement, even though the surgery was done at the knee. This can occur for a few reasons: • Knee replacement changes overall leg alignment, altering pressure through the ankle • Pre-existing ankle or foot arthritis may flare due to swelling and stress • Surgical positioning during the procedure can temporarily strain the ankle The good news is that this type of pain is usually
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🦶 Ankle pain after knee replacement — why does this happen? Some patients notice ankle or foot pain after total knee replacement, even though the surgery was done at the knee. This can occur for a few reasons: • Knee replacement changes overall leg alignment, altering pressure through the ankle • Pre-existing ankle or foot arthritis may flare due to swelling and stress • Surgical positioning during the procedure can temporarily strain the ankle The good news is that this type of pain is usually
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