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What Causes Ankles To Be Tight After Hip Replacement Surgery?

Hi I feel like my ankles are very tight as if held in a tight vice (both ankles). I had a hip replacement a few months ago and they were fine for a few weeks but now they are so tight. The skin on the ankles look tight. My hip is great but both ankles are so painful
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
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Hello,

I read carefully your query and understand your concern.

The ankle may swell after hip replacing surgery.
This represents the normal process of healing and can last for several weeks to months, depending on factors such as circulation, body weight, diabetes, and other variables.
So,You should not be worried.
I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms.

Hope my answer was helpful.

If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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What Causes Ankles To Be Tight After Hip Replacement Surgery?

Hello, I read carefully your query and understand your concern. The ankle may swell after hip replacing surgery. This represents the normal process of healing and can last for several weeks to months, depending on factors such as circulation, body weight, diabetes, and other variables. So,You should not be worried. I suggest using anti inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms. Hope my answer was helpful. If you have further queries feel free to contact me again. Kind regards! Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi General &Family Physician