After surgery, my knee cap felt very tight. @tanner82, while we wait for others to share their experience, would you be comfortable sharing what you have tried with your IT bands thus far? It also happens when I walk. I have been doing all the stretches and exercises recommended but no improvement. Doctor has suggested IT band release surgery. Feels like I have on the tightest knee sock imaginable with a tourniquet for a top band. And then that will feel strange. I am a 65 yr old female. Feeling Of Tightness Or Stiffness In The Hip: In 26% of reported cases, it seems like people experienced the same feeling of tightness in their hip, as well as their knee. Possible Causes of Tightness Behind Knee 1. Hopeful mine will go away and praying all works out for you as well. I think what you are describing is normal. If either of these is what you are experiencing, I have been having this pain since about week 8 and I am now about 16 weeks out and still have it. I am wondering if that is what you mean by having a tight band on your knee, because it did feel like that. What surprises me is that IT band syndrome is caused by overuse which would not be the case after knee replacement surgery. Doctor has suggested surgery to loosen IT bands. Several different causes, including arthrofibrosis or scar tissue formation, can contribute to the development of stiffness after a total knee replacement. What do you do that helps, if anything? I want to clarify what you mean by tight band....". As the leg bends and straightens, the IT Band glides over a bony lump on the side of the knee that sticks out slightly, called the lateral epicondyle. He is still complaining about a tight band around his knee like a rubber band. What do the doctors tell you that is causing it? But was told at my one year appointment that there was a good chance I would just have to live with this. It takes a great deal of mental energy to rise above this pain to have a productive day. It takes a great deal of mental energy to rise above this pain to have a productive day. Now i am told it might be lose. You mentioned your surgeon recommended another surgery to loosen the IT bands, but I can understand why opting for another surgery could cause some stress. The condition sometimes occurs in a knee joint that has recently been injured. Those who have better mobility prior to surgery are less likely to have stiffness after surgery. I also have pain behind my knee when I walk that feels like a tendon, ligament or something is being stretched to its limit and then pops, then with my next steps it starts again. My knee was red and hot last weekend so I saw my specialist and he has me on a massive dose on Penicillon incase of infection. I have great ROM. I have pain behind my knee that feels like it is full of liquid and when I bend it is squeezing that liquid and that hurts like crazy. I get medial, I get lateral and I get the "It feels like there's a band around my knee" comments. You have obviously spoken to your doctor about this and he/she does not seem concerned. There is a possibility that this is due to muscle spasm around the joint. It can be a complication of knee replacement or anterior cruciate ligament surgery, with infections and … I think by 8 weeks it had mostly disappeared. A tight iliotibial band is the main cause of IT band syndrome. Good luck to you! I went through PT 3x trying different things to treat this, including astym and dry needling. I have been doing deep massage which seems to help somewhat. What are your symptoms with IT band syndrome? HELP! The pain can feel like a burning or like a bad ache and it tends to get worse at night, when you lie down to sleep. Elasticity in the knee fascia is important. Either it manifests as the inability to move your hips to a healthy degree (a decreased level of movement), or it arises when you're active (e.g., walking , running). Healing occurs in part through an inflammatory process. You have brand new hardware in your knee and it will loosen up. I had my rt knee replaced Dec 4th 2018. When I walk or try to pull my knee in to bend I keep feeling a catch. @collielady @tanner82 I am wondering how you are getting on now and if your problems are resolved yet. JK. I know I need to be patient, it just gets a little frustrating dealing with pain all the time. The K tape seems to be helping and I can get some bend in my knee now when walking. The pain behind my knee prevents me from raising my leg while walking. Has anyone had they done and how do you feel since? Your doctor might refer to this condition as an effusion (ih-FYU-zhen) in your knee joint. This most commonly occurs at the bottom of the band where it inserts on the outer side of the knee. The hip has more soft tissue and collateral circulation around it, and it is higher up in the body, closer to the large blood vessels which drain the lower extremities. The answers ranged from two weeks to three months after the initial replacement surgery. It feels very stiff there as well when I bend it to walk and catches at about 30 degrees which makes me walk with a straight leg. Have they offered any suggestions to relieve it? How is your range-of-motion going? This tight band feeling is actually caused by adhesion (scar tissue). The surgery went well. “A small retrospective study examined 13 patients who’d had hip replacement,” continues Dr. Peck. And the nurse showed me a stretching exercise to do. I think I have Iliotibial Band Syndrome, i have an appointment with my physiotherapist on Monday. PT would loosen it with a rolling and stretching, but every night it tightens again. I had a friend who walked around in pain for two years before she found a surgeon who diagnosed her problem and fixed it. If i do he will not do it. What she … My left knee was a dream compared to this. There is no pain but it is an eerie feeling sometimes to feel it click after each step you take as you walk uphill. very painful. But, from the beginning I have had a tight band feeling just under my knee, and a compressed feeling in my calf muscle. How is your range of motion with...", "@mhort1213 I have had 2 TKRs but I do not recall a...", "I am 19 months post TKR surgery. @mhort1213 : Yes, initially it felt like someone hat put a really tight band around my knee – mine was just barely above the bending point, mostly on the underside of the knee. The calf muscle and the one behind the knee are swollen and tight. If it persists, there are several possibilities, including infection, irritation from the components, scar tissue formation, or instability of the knee. But was told at my one year appointment that there was a good chance I would just have to live with this. It’s ackward to use, but feels better after use. Has anyone had surgery to resolve this problem or got any other tips please? But it will be much more stable. “Knee pain after hip surgery is a poorly-understood phenomenon,” says Devin B. Peck, MD, owner of Austin Interventional Pain in Austin, TX. The water takes the pressure of the joints and makes it less painful. Pain Level 7 Months After Knee Replacement. Actually my flexion and extension are very good when I am laying down. I am 19 months post TKR surgery. I still have bruised areas on my leg and it’s been 7 months since the last session. I will fight like crazy not to do it. Painful, try to ignore it. Hi @collielady, I'd like to invite back @tmeurer, @strokemyoak and @lynnmorgan0916 who also discussed IT band pain in the past as well to share their experiences. @tanner82, You may notice I moved your discussion on IT band pain after knee replacements to a discussion also titled, "IT band syndrome after knee replacement." I have been pleased with my progress but over the last week a tight band around my knne is bothering me. My recovery was long and hard due to scar tissue, so I can empathize the struggles of rehab with you. That may help relieve that tight feeling and help with your range of motion. People who have stiff knees heading into knee replacement surgery, tend to have stiffer knees after knee replacement surgery. Thank you. If your surgeon cannot give you answers and some help, find a different surgeon. Knee feels Heavy and tight after a total or partial knee replacement? 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