| Foot turned outward 45 degrees after total knee replacement
I am a 66 year old male who from birth has had my right foot turned inward about 10 degrees (pigeon toed right foot only, a hereditary trait). I have had a number of football injuries to the knee from high school, college and an attempt as a professional. In February of 2008 I had a total right knee replacement. The first thing I noticed upon awaking from surgery was my right foot turned outward about 45 degrees. It was the first thing I mentioned to my doctor after being taken to my room. He said it was probably from the temporary effect of the swelling causing the muscles to twist the foot. After a year my foot remained turned outward 45 degrees and my knee would not bend more than about 80 degrees. Over the same year my knee was bent while under anesthesia and scoped to remove scar tissue with poor results. My doctor attempted to explain how the knee prosthesis must align at certain point to fit correctly but remained puzzled as to why my foot was/is twisted. He did a revision in February 2009 and suggested using a hinged knee prosthetic; but during the surgery decided to make adjustments to the existing prosthesis. After 8 months following the revision there has been no improvements with my knee remaining swollen, throbbing with pain and foot turned outward the same 45 degrees. If anyone is familiar with a similar experience please reply. I am desperate for an answer.
Thank You,
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