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What Causes Swelling In The Lower Leg After Total Knee Replacement?
I am 3 weeks out from TKR. My scar is healing nicely. My lower leg has been swelling a bit and has like a sunburn on it. The scar below the knee is very red and I just shaved my legs and I nicked the end of the scar and out came a ton of greenish pink gook. My doctor is out till Monday. I have no fever or chills. Can I wait till my doctor is back in town on Monday?
Wed, 28 Nov 2018
Hello,
It is due to local edema or inflammation.
Consult a general surgeon and plan for a Doppler scan for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It is due to local edema or inflammation.
Consult a general surgeon and plan for a Doppler scan for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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