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What Causes Swelling In The Leg When Having History Of Meniscus Surgery?

Posted on Fri, 10 Jun 2016

Question: about 4 months ago my knee hurt tremendously and my knee and leg blew up, vascular doctor said everything is good, orthopedist said I have a torn meniscus and authritis. is the swelling of my leg from the meniscus? my leg is still swollen by my ankle. Regular MD does not think swelling is from knee, any ideas?
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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Needs knee replacement

Detailed Answer:
No there.

Thanks for the query.

Evidence suggests that meniscus surgery in the presence of Osteoarthritis won't help you. It is best to consider knee replacement for the arthritic knee.

Do upload your Xray for my review. I will be able to comment on your question after I review the X-ray

Thanks and regards.

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (18 hours later)

why the swelling at the ankle and above the ankle, the knee is not swollen

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Due to knee arthritis and abnormal stresses

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back.

Due to knee issue, the ankle may be strained on account of abnormal stresses.

To keep your limb elevated and roll a crepe bandage from below upwards. This will help to reduce the swelling.

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. Deepak