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SWOLLEN PAINFUL FOOT AFTER KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY.

I HAD BOTH KNEES REPLACED IN jUNE, 2009. mY RIGHT FOOT AND ANKLE CONTINUE TO BE PAINFUL AND SWOLLEN. i ALSO HAD DROP FOOT ON THE RIGHT FOOT. BUT THAT IS SLOWLY IMPROVING. THE PAINFUL SWELLING IS GETTING WORSE. wHAT CAN I DO ?
Thu, 9 May 2013
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Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist,  's  Response
hi,
I am a Physical Therapist Mostly dealing with Total Knee replacement patients.
Swelling over foot and ankle is the most common problem faced by patients post knee replacement. As you have mentioned that you also have foot drop, so the reason seems to be for swelling is your limited right foot up and down movement(i.e dorsi flexion and plantar flexion) because of which your calf muscle action is limited. unless and until your calf muscle is not working properly, fluid movements from foot and ankle will be limited and that is the main reason for your right foot swelling.
So trying to work on your foot drop issue and i believe your swelling will be gone.
I hope i have answered your query.
Take care.
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  Dr. S S Soni's  Response
Hi,
I am joint replacement specialist.
Can you mail me pre & post-op X-rays at drsssoni@gmail.com, to analyse what may be the cause for your problems & to suggest you the further line of treatment
take Care
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SWOLLEN PAINFUL FOOT AFTER KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY.

hi, I am a Physical Therapist Mostly dealing with Total Knee replacement patients. Swelling over foot and ankle is the most common problem faced by patients post knee replacement. As you have mentioned that you also have foot drop, so the reason seems to be for swelling is your limited right foot up and down movement(i.e dorsi flexion and plantar flexion) because of which your calf muscle action is limited. unless and until your calf muscle is not working properly, fluid movements from foot and ankle will be limited and that is the main reason for your right foot swelling. So trying to work on your foot drop issue and i believe your swelling will be gone. I hope i have answered your query. Take care.