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Why Is My Foot Turning Out And Pain In My Lower Calf?

I had TKR Oct. 2013 and while in the hospital my foot kept flopping to the outside. The nurse asked if it was normal for me and I told him no. In PT they again asked if it was normal for my foot to turn out amd again I said no. Now all swelling is gone and I found !myself walking with my foot turned out and causing pain in my lower calf. When I straighten my foot to walk it feels like my lower leg is nbeing twisted with pain from inside knee and down my inner calf. Is this caused by mal-alignment?
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response

Hello,

I have studied your case.

This external rotation of foot is due to ligament imbalance post TKR.
You may need to consult your doctor and if required x ray knee can be done.

As per your symptoms you need to do physiotherapy and knee exercises to improve strength.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
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Wishing you good health.

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Why Is My Foot Turning Out And Pain In My Lower Calf?

Hello, I have studied your case. This external rotation of foot is due to ligament imbalance post TKR. You may need to consult your doctor and if required x ray knee can be done. As per your symptoms you need to do physiotherapy and knee exercises to improve strength. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you are satisfied with answer do not forget to give rating to this answer. Wishing you good health. Take care.