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What Causes Pain And Swelling On Leg After Meniscus Surgery?
Question: thank you. I had meniscus tear repair surguey on the 15th of May. I am 60 years old and a teacher which hindered my recovery because I'm on my feet all day. I've gone thru therapy for 6 weeks but am in so much pain no so much in the knee but all the muscles and a horrible burning on the right side of the right knee. I sometimes have no pain at all? Today I was on my knee for about 2 hours and now I can hardly put any pressure on the leg at all. I've taken Aleve to no avail. PLEASE HELP ME.
I had meniscus surgery May 15th. I was off my feet for about 14 days. I am a teacher so I had to return to work. I've been in therapy since that time. I am in such pain today and have been from time to time since that time. Today I was only on my feet for about 3 hours and now I can hardly walk because of the severe pain in all my muscles in the leg. The swelling has been to the point that most time when I go to therapy, they can only ice it and a minimal amount of exercise. I'm afraid! What's going on with my leg?
I had meniscus surgery May 15th. I was off my feet for about 14 days. I am a teacher so I had to return to work. I've been in therapy since that time. I am in such pain today and have been from time to time since that time. Today I was only on my feet for about 3 hours and now I can hardly walk because of the severe pain in all my muscles in the leg. The swelling has been to the point that most time when I go to therapy, they can only ice it and a minimal amount of exercise. I'm afraid! What's going on with my leg?
Brief Answer:
Can be due to effusion.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
If the swelling and pain is persistent even after a rest of 3 weeks after the surgery then it needs to be investigated. There can be a mild joint effusion or a persistent inflammation in the area. This needs a direct examination and investigations like MRI scan to detect the extent of inflammation that you are having. Rest and a hot fomentation will help in reducing the swelling. You can use a knee brace for proper support to the knee during the day.
Do consult your orthopedician for stronger anti inflammatory medicines.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be due to effusion.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
If the swelling and pain is persistent even after a rest of 3 weeks after the surgery then it needs to be investigated. There can be a mild joint effusion or a persistent inflammation in the area. This needs a direct examination and investigations like MRI scan to detect the extent of inflammation that you are having. Rest and a hot fomentation will help in reducing the swelling. You can use a knee brace for proper support to the knee during the day.
Do consult your orthopedician for stronger anti inflammatory medicines.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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