Question 1

how long after acl and meniscus surgery does it take for swelling to go down?

Accepted Answer

Everyone reacts to-: -this surgery in different ways. 1-even the same surgeon has different recover early. Things that may cause more swelling are bleeding, how much was done,  &amp; some have a tendency to swell than others, 2-not resting enough, improper use of ice, being to active. Follow Ur surgeon's protocol, in the long run your result should not B any different. Always let surgeon know of any sudden changes.

Question 2

i had hammertoe surgery 3 month, s ago and there's excessive swelling!  what else can i do or take other than ice and elevation?

Accepted Answer

Need to see doc: Excessive swelling 3 months post op is concerning. See your surgeon for evaluation to make sure there is no concern for infection, etc.

Question 3

how long should it take for swelling to go down after finger surgery?

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Finger surgery: Can result in swelling but much of the time frame or duration depends upon what the survey is. A release of a tendon, a fracture, , a ganglion or tumor , a joint issue, all have different effects and within these there are many different degrees of involvement, much depends upon what the soft tissues were like before after and during surgery or injury, the age and health if the patient, and others.

Question 4

how long does it take for finger swelling to go down after trigger surgery?

Accepted Answer

3-6 weeks: 3-6 weeks is reasonable.

Question 5

my 5th metatarsal broke, should i have surgery? if so, how long will it take to recover? i broke 5th metatarsal 1week ago. dr wants swelling to go down first before i have surgery on it. she wants to place 2 pins in bone. should i have second opinion or d

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I : I would say it all depends on the fracture.  Most fractures of the 5th metatarsal occur at the base of the bone as a result of an inversion type injury (where you twist your ankle inward).  A tendon (peroneus brevis) ataches to the base of the 5th metatarsal, and with such a mechanism of injury, the tendon yanks a piece of bone off the base of the metatarsal.  This is actually the single most common foot fracture.

Most of the time, the bone is nicely aligned, and only a cast is needed to heal properly.

If the bone fragments are displaced, then surgery is necessary to put them back into alignment, and then some sort of internal fixation, like pins or a screw, is used to keep the bone fragments together so they can heal.

So if the fracture you have is displaced, surgery is probably the way to go.  But if they are not displaced, a simple cast will do it.

It's important for patients to have trust in their doctor.  If, for any reason, you feel some doubt, by all means, get another opinion.  It has always been by feeling that any doctor who gets insulted by their patient requesting a second opinion is not a doctor worth going to in the first place.  The whole concept here is about you, and getting better.  Egos and especially money shouldn't be playing any role in you getting the best care.

Hope this helped.

Good luck!

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

how long does it take for the swelling to go down in abdominal surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: What was the surgery? How long was the operation? Was it open or laparoscopic surgery? Generally several days to a week or more may be needed depending on all of the above. Eat light, avoid constipation, contact your surgeon for concerns or problems like increasing pain or recurrent vomiting.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

did a mini facelift on the 9th june.still have slight swelling on the eyes and cheeks.how long will it take to go down it is now 19days since surgery.i have no pain?

Accepted Answer

Needs more time: It can take 4-6 weeks for all to return to normal.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Swelling after TKA: The knee can stay swollen for a number of months after surgery. Often, even after it is fully healed, there is some residual swelling so that it never completely looks like a normal knee.

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How long after acl and meniscus surgery does it take for swelling to go down?

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I had hammertoe surgery 3 month, s ago and there's excessive swelling! what else can i do or take other than ice and elevation?

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How long should it take for swelling to go down after finger surgery?

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How long does it take for finger swelling to go down after trigger surgery?

A member asked:

My 5th metatarsal broke, should i have surgery? if so, how long will it take to recover? i broke 5th metatarsal 1week ago. dr wants swelling to go down first before i have surgery on it. she wants to place 2 pins in bone. should i have second opinion or d

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

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How long does it take for the swelling to go down in abdominal surgery?

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

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Did a mini facelift on the 9th june.still have slight swelling on the eyes and cheeks.how long will it take to go down it is now 19days since surgery.i have no pain?

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How long does it take for swelling to go down after knee replacement surgery?

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