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What Could Cause Swelling, Redness And Warm Leg After Artheroscopy?

im waiting for another mri scan after artheroscopy 9 weeks ago as my left leg keep sweeling up going red and warm . im worried it may be dvt the hospital tryd to do a ultra scan but was told my thigh and knee where to bad to scan bruising and other things .
Sat, 5 Apr 2014
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Hello,
As you have given history of arthroscopic procedure followed by swelling redness and warmness of affected limb, DVT could be a cause of this condition as it is a complication of Arthroscopy procedure. But this can also occur due to infection or bleeding or extravasation of irrigating fluid. Venous thromboembolism is a life threatening complication of DVT. So you should consult your treating Surgeon for further management. They will do D-dimer test and Doppler USG , venography of affected limb. Doctor will also prescribe some medications like, anticoagulants, Thrombolytic, to apply Stockings.
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What Could Cause Swelling, Redness And Warm Leg After Artheroscopy?

Hello, As you have given history of arthroscopic procedure followed by swelling redness and warmness of affected limb, DVT could be a cause of this condition as it is a complication of Arthroscopy procedure. But this can also occur due to infection or bleeding or extravasation of irrigating fluid. Venous thromboembolism is a life threatening complication of DVT. So you should consult your treating Surgeon for further management. They will do D-dimer test and Doppler USG , venography of affected limb. Doctor will also prescribe some medications like, anticoagulants, Thrombolytic, to apply Stockings. Thank you for consulting HCM.