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Swollen incision sites 3 weeks after knee arthroscopy?

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Yes: If there is no redness, pain and drainage.

Answered 4/3/2016

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Dr. Mary Ness answered

Probably: As long as it is steadily improving ...less red, less swollen, no drainage, etc. it is probably normal.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/11/2017

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