If you’ve ever felt like there’s a “tight band” or “vice grip” wrapped around your knee months after surgery — you are definitely not alone. This is one of the most common sensations my patients describe after a total knee replacement. Some say it feels like duct tape wrapped around the lower part of the knee, others describe it as a heavy pressure or squeeze across the joint. So what’s actually happening? 🤔 While there isn’t one clear-cut answer, here’s what I believe based on years of treatin