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