Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Leg After A Knee Surgery?

Three years ago I had knee surgery for a torn meniscus, synovial plica, and stress fracture on my tibia and fibula. This was caused from a sports injury. Since then, I still have pain. It get s worse with the change in weather, which I know is arthritis. However, lately it has been in pain from walking up and down stairs and it is very swollen after I take a hot shower or sleep with my heated blanket on. This is the one that confuses me. I just didn t know if you had an opinion as to what this could be.
Mon, 17 Dec 2018
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hello,

Yes, there will be the effusion of the knee after surgery may be due to local irritation or infection or recurrence of trauma while climbing the staircase etc.

Elevate the limb, use cold compression, use NSAIDs or painkiller medication.

If symptoms not improved please consult your Orthopedician he will take X-ray of the knee then treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Leg After A Knee Surgery?

Hello, Yes, there will be the effusion of the knee after surgery may be due to local irritation or infection or recurrence of trauma while climbing the staircase etc. Elevate the limb, use cold compression, use NSAIDs or painkiller medication. If symptoms not improved please consult your Orthopedician he will take X-ray of the knee then treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist