A member asked:

Is it common to have swelling all the down in my foot after having shoulder slap tear repair ,excision, and debridment of the shoulder?

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Fluid retention: Large amount of IV fluids are often given interoperatively and can result in peripheral edema particularly if you have reduced activity level post op. However if associated pain in calf couild indicate a DVT so this should be evaluated.

Answered 9/28/2016

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