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What Causes Pain In Hands And Red Spots On Skin After A Knee Surgery?

Posted on Mon, 7 Jul 2014

Question: after knee surgery my hands and fingers are very sore and quite painful , red spots appear onthe skin as the day goes on and these become more painful,and three nails have turned white. no one DR. has been able to help me or explain. Thanks in advance.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I want to know little detail

Detailed Answer:
Hello madam,
I have read your question, I want to know little detail about your illness.
1. When and what surgery you had for your Knee?
2. Are you taking any medicines like for blood pressure?
3. Are you also having joint stiffness?
4. What investigation you have done?
Please send me answers of these questions. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (15 hours later)

1. Total knee replacement, Sept 2013

2. Yes, Topral

3,Yes

4.Internet, 4 or 5 Doctors. Infectious Disease, GP, Skin Dr., Orthopedic Hand Dr.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
you need detailed evaluation...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case and I can assure you that your skin red spots are not related to knee surgery. As far as joint pain is concerned it can be due to following.
1. Arthralgia secondary to infection/fever
2. Low calcium and serum B 12

I would suggest you to get following investigation.
1. ESR, CRP, RA factor
2. Blood calcium and serum B 12 estimation

We will be able to arrive at a diagnosis and specific treatments after detailed evaluation. You can discuss about these tests with your current doctor.

Let me know if you want to ask any other question.

Regards

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad