A member asked:

Arthro surgery on knee 5 days ago. started walking without crutches yest. calf is sire like a pulled muscle. off crutches toi soon? no swelling or pa

A doctor has provided 1 answer

It could be: deep vein thrombophlebitis, so you should contact your surgeon immediately. This condition can lead to pulmonary embolism, which can be a life-threatening condition. You might need to be on anti-coagulants.

Answered 7/22/2014

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