Question 1

recently had knee surgery. i have noticed that the swelling in my lower leg is beginning to harden... it is a bit soft but still firm. what is this?

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Calf hardness: Increase in calf swelling and hardness post knee surgery can be cause for concern, notify your surgeon so you can be evaluated

Question 2

how long does swelling take to go down after knee surgery?

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2-3months: All individual healing time is patient and procedure specific. Call your surgeon if have further questions. Ice elevation massage gentle rom might help.

Question 3

how long will it take for the swelling to go down after a knee surgery?

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Depends: Swelling from knee surgery is common and the length of time it takes to go down depends on how extensive the surgery was and what was repaired.  Best to discuss with your orthopedic surgeon to give you the best answer for your specific condition.

Question 4

4onths ago i had knee surgery and still have  swelling and tightness, burning why?

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More details please: Knee surgery may mean either an arthroscopic procedure or knee replacement.
After four months an arthroscopic procedure should have been well healed and recovered.
For most individuals total knee replacement complete recovery takes 12-18 months some as short as 6 months depending on the amount of surgery.
Either way see your surgeon.

Question 5

it's been 3.1/2 months since my arthroscpic knee surgery but still get swelling and sharp pain and a popping in my knee.when will it stop.

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Long before now: The pain should have already resolved. If it is persisting have the knee reevaluated.

Question 6

i am 49 yr. old female. had arthroscopic knee surgery 7 months ago,  still hurts ro walk. 2 mri's look good, tiny bit of swelling. help please?

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Cosider Alternatives: If the MRI looks good, you may want to try an alternative exercise.  Walking in a pool or trying gentle yoga.  You can go to a therapist that understands alternative treatments.  Changing your diet may help.

Question 7

should the swelling be gone? i had arthroscopic knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus 2 weeks ago, and my knee is still swollen at times. is that something i should be concerned about?

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It : It will usually take a few weeks for the swelling to subside.  If you have some arthritis as well as a meniscus tear it can take longer for the fluid in your knee to be absorbed.  At two weeks post-operation i would not be too worried about having an occasionally swollen knee.

Question 8

i still have swelling in my knee after a arthroscopic knee surgery for a torn meniscus from a year and a half ago. how do i get rid of it?  is it bad?

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Knee swelling: It is possible you have some persistent irregularity or some arthritis, further tearing, or synovitis /inflammation. Check with doc if still locking for you.

Question 9

my husband had knee surgery 5 days ago.  he has fluid under his knee cap.  tonight, the other leg/ankle is swelling badly.  should he be seen at er?

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Maybe: No info about husband's age, medical problems, type of surgery, etc.  The fluid under knee cap is probably not of concern UNLESS the skin over it has become red, hot, swollen, and very tender, or if fever.

The OTHER leg being swollen is more concerning.  If he has any calf or leg tenderness on that side, please go to ER right away to make sure no blood clot.  Good luck!

Question 10

what causes numbness and tingling in the leg and foot after having arthroscopic knee surgery? i just had knee surgery may 12 a lot of swelling

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Varies : There are a number of potential causes.  Among the more common are: related to the use of a tourniquet around the time of surgery, related to the peroneal nerve at the fibular head, or even a sciatica from the back among numerous other pisdibilities.  I would make sure your surgeon is aware and follow their recommendations.

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It's been 3.1/2 months since my arthroscpic knee surgery but still get swelling and sharp pain and a popping in my knee.when will it stop.

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I am 49 yr. old female. had arthroscopic knee surgery 7 months ago, still hurts ro walk. 2 mri's look good, tiny bit of swelling. help please?

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Should the swelling be gone? i had arthroscopic knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus 2 weeks ago, and my knee is still swollen at times. is that something i should be concerned about?

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I still have swelling in my knee after a arthroscopic knee surgery for a torn meniscus from a year and a half ago. how do i get rid of it? is it bad?

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My husband had knee surgery 5 days ago. he has fluid under his knee cap. tonight, the other leg/ankle is swelling badly. should he be seen at er?

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