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How come my foot swelling up after orthopedic surgery 2 weeks later?
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See below: If your surgery was on your feet for an orthopedic condition then swelling is not unusual after only 2 weeks.
Answered 12/28/2013
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See your surgeon:: Not to sound an alarm, but a sudden increase in swelling 2 weeks after surgery needs to be assessed by the surgeon to prevent any complications from becoming a problem.
Answered 2/20/2015
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