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What Causes Swelling In Calf Post A Knee Injury?

Posted on Fri, 29 Apr 2016

Question: edema in calf due to knee injury. Could a blood clot form?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
It is not usual that calf swelling occur due to knee trauma if there wasnt additional calf muscle distension so I would suggest to do doppler ultrasound of leg to rule out possible deep vein thrombosis especially if there is paleness and pain in calf. Till that you should avoid long standings, wear elastic socks and rest. Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (4 hours later)

I had a fall and the knee was sore and swollen I used an ice pack and the swelling on the knee is pretty much gone, still sore however. a few days after the fall I began to have the edema. The calf is not pale. It has the same color as the other one. I am guessing that I have torn something in my knee. I am going to call an orthopedic doctor on Monday. what do you think?
many thanks for your response. XXXXXXX Young

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Good idea

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
yes, it may be a partial rupture of calf muscles or posterior knee ligament injury. It should be seen on ultrasound so ask your orthopedic surgeon to do this.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina