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What Causes Swelling In Leg Quad After Wearing The Brace On Knee?
I ve had multiple surgeries on my right knee, and was placed into a J- Brace 2 weeks post op, I wear the brace as instructed, with in an hour or so My whole quad is swollen like a beach ball, wondering if I m having some type of Circulation problems?
Mon, 25 Jan 2016
The swelling is Pressure Oedema. Because of pressure by brace proximally the distal portion will swallow. The wise thing will be to apply a crepe bandage from toes (MP Joints) to knee with even pressure and after that apply knee brace. Second thing whenever you sit keep your leg elevated. Suppose you are sitting on a chair put your leg on a stool nearby. Do not hang your leg down for long.
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