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I Had Knee Replacement Surgery A Month. My Foot On
Question: I had knee replacement surgery a month. My foot on that leg is still swollen and painful.and numb. My foot is also twisted and no longer straight . Besides the pain it is making my recovery from surgery more difficult.
Is this common or do I need to see a doctor? If so is it the surgeon or my primary care?
XXXXXXX Logan
Is this common or do I need to see a doctor? If so is it the surgeon or my primary care?
XXXXXXX Logan
Brief Answer:
Possible dislocation, visit orthopaedic surgeon.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
O think that pain and swelling is common after knee replacement surgery after a month but it comes down gradually and being twisted is not much common. I can suspect that the joint may be dislocated.
I can recommend you to see a doctor and it would be the orthopaedic surgeon who did the replacement.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Possible dislocation, visit orthopaedic surgeon.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
O think that pain and swelling is common after knee replacement surgery after a month but it comes down gradually and being twisted is not much common. I can suspect that the joint may be dislocated.
I can recommend you to see a doctor and it would be the orthopaedic surgeon who did the replacement.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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