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Is Swelling Caused By Achilles Tendon Rupture Normal?
Question: 4 days ago had surgery for Ruptured Archilles Tendon is a little swelling normal
Brief Answer:
Swelling post op is normal
Detailed Answer:
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YOu had surgery for a ruptured achilles tendon and you are experiencing swelling in the surgical area. A small amount of swelling is normal. I would be more concerned if you had swelling with increased pain, redness and purulent drainage from the surgical site. If you are then you should contact your surgeon and inform him about the change. He may need to see you to evaluate the swelling.
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Swelling post op is normal
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
YOu had surgery for a ruptured achilles tendon and you are experiencing swelling in the surgical area. A small amount of swelling is normal. I would be more concerned if you had swelling with increased pain, redness and purulent drainage from the surgical site. If you are then you should contact your surgeon and inform him about the change. He may need to see you to evaluate the swelling.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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