What Do Red And Swollen Joints After Total Knee Replacement Surgery Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 12 Jan 2017

Question: Yes, thank you. I had a total knee replacement 16 days ago on December 6th and am experiencing considerable bleeding into the knee joint. It is red and swollen. I have iced and elevated considerably without success. Any suggestions?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
The blood should be aspirated.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.

The blood collected inside the knee should be aspirated to decrease the stress on the suture line so that it can heal. Any bleeding disorder or infection needs to be ruled out after a few blood tests. Keep the knee elevated. In the X-ray provided the tibial component of the implant appears to be broken.

A repeat X-ray will help in a clearer view.

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.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee