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I had a partial knee replacement on january 24, 2014 i completed pt but always had some swelling which got worse. prescription steroid packs nite i have ^ pain?
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Talk to your ortho: Call your orthopedist, please. Possibilities include infection or hematoma.
Answered 9/28/2016
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