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How Long Does Leg Swelling After A Total Hip Joint Replacement Last?
Question: How long after total hip joint replacement (anterior) does the swelling start to recede?
Brief Answer:
Normally swelling starts to subside in 2-3 weeks time
Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
In my opinion there are two kinds of swelling - one is operative and second id due to Deep Venous thrombosis.
The operative swelling starts to subside in 2-3 weeks time with normal management and walking+ exercises, while the swelling due to venous thrombosis may actually increase if no anti coagulant therapy is used. ( Use of anti coagulant therapy is routine now ).
Hope to have answered your question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Normally swelling starts to subside in 2-3 weeks time
Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
In my opinion there are two kinds of swelling - one is operative and second id due to Deep Venous thrombosis.
The operative swelling starts to subside in 2-3 weeks time with normal management and walking+ exercises, while the swelling due to venous thrombosis may actually increase if no anti coagulant therapy is used. ( Use of anti coagulant therapy is routine now ).
Hope to have answered your question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
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Dr. Yogesh D
I'm impressed with your answer. I feel a lot better now. I wasn't sure at all how long it would take to recede. Thank you Dr Goel.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
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