Question 1

can a knee injury lead to blood clots?

Accepted Answer

Yes- prevention best: Knee injury and knee surgery can lead to blood clots. Trauma to the extremity, whether from injury or surgery, is the real culprit. Some patients have other risks factors that allow clots to form easier. So it is important to thoroughly discuss with your treating physician the presence of any potantial risk factors that may worsen your risk for getting a blood clot.

Question 2

i have a current knee injury. my foot is swollen, bruising, tingling. should i be concerned about blood clots.

Accepted Answer

See below: Without examining you, it may be best to seek an urgent evaluation to make sure you do not have a clot.  Good luck.

Question 3

yesterday i had an awful pain in left knee. lasted an hour. i had blood clots before. how could they find it now.

Accepted Answer

Ultrasound: Blood clots in the leg are typically diagnosed by what is called a venous doppler study, a type of ultrasound.  Pain in the knee that lasts for an hour and then goes away is not typical for a blood clot, especially if there were no other symptoms such as a noticeable swelling.  However, with your history of having had blood clots, it would be wise for you to consult your doctor about this.

Question 4

i have knee pain for months dr said there is nothing wrong they check for blood clots and none, but i feel like i do have one need help what to do?

Accepted Answer

Knee pain: Some times there is no major damage to the knee that can be treated but it still hurts! One thing you can do is to strengthen your thigh muscles which support the knee in weight bearing. Walking can do that, climbing stairs regularly is good also. Elastic knee braces can provide temporary relief. Avoid flipflops and always use cushioned athletic shoes. Moist heat also helps. Good luck

Question 5

what is frozen knee? i had 2 knee surgerys in 3 weeks...first a total knee...then removal of blood clots i & e.g. knee flexion at 19 degrees?

Accepted Answer

A stiff knee postop: After a tka, healing (scarring) starts. Some people due to the post op pain or swelling dont bend well in the beginning. If you struggle with pain or swelling postop, you can become stiff and have limited flexion.  Many people have significant blood in their knee postop. Most resolve on their own. Some require open evacuation of the blood.
Ice knee a lot, elevate, wear compression stocking.

Question 6

my wife has a vain that is across her knee in the past she has had blood clots she is not on any meds whatdo you tthink ?

Accepted Answer

Could be Normal : Seeing a superficial vein means nothing unless other symptoms of thrombophlebitis.

Question 7

what could u do for possible blood clots that effect your knees and legs?

Accepted Answer

Prevention? : Prevention in the hospital setting consists of a sequential compression device which squeezes the calf intermittently and a shot of a blood thinner. Walking is ye best prevention, but other measures are taken depending on risks factors. Treatment for a known blood clot is thinning of the blood with medication (warfarin/coumadin).

Question 8

can you get blood clots from just sitting for a long time? i'm 21 and i workout regularly  but lately i've been sitting for long periods of time and my knees and the bottom of my feet started to hurt.

Accepted Answer

Yes it is possible: It is possible but unlikely.
You probably are compressing the nerve behind your knees and this is creating the pain.

Question 9

would xray show blood clots in the knee since my mom has effusion?

Accepted Answer

Blood clots not in t: Effusion is fluid build up in the knee or any other space in the body. This can be from inflammation, which your mom likely has. (hot joint) or blood if a torn ligament, or rarely pus+ fluid, in case of an infected joint. Blood clots generally form in the calf veins, pelvic veins or less commonly in the arm veins. The danger is that the clot can telescope up and through  the heart into the lungs.

Question 10

relative had knee surgery, now has blood clots moving through body. what should we do?

Accepted Answer

Not uncommon: One of the most common complications of knee surgery (especially knee replacement) is a blot clot or dvt.  It is usually treated with a blood thinner to prevent the clot from enlarging.  It is a potentially dangerous problem and should be followed carefully by your physician.

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Can a knee injury lead to blood clots?

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I have a current knee injury. my foot is swollen, bruising, tingling. should i be concerned about blood clots.

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Yesterday i had an awful pain in left knee. lasted an hour. i had blood clots before. how could they find it now.

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I have knee pain for months dr said there is nothing wrong they check for blood clots and none, but i feel like i do have one need help what to do?

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What is frozen knee? i had 2 knee surgerys in 3 weeks...first a total knee...then removal of blood clots i & e.g. knee flexion at 19 degrees?

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My wife has a vain that is across her knee in the past she has had blood clots she is not on any meds whatdo you tthink ?

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What could u do for possible blood clots that effect your knees and legs?

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Can you get blood clots from just sitting for a long time? i'm 21 and i workout regularly but lately i've been sitting for long periods of time and my knees and the bottom of my feet started to hurt.

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Would xray show blood clots in the knee since my mom has effusion?

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Relative had knee surgery, now has blood clots moving through body. what should we do?

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