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I had a total knee replacement 8-13-2012 week 8 i was doing great now week 13 i am getting much more pain and swelling any ideas? 8

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

TKA: Check with surgeon for possible infection, loosening, scar, synovitis, or overuse.

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Answered 2/6/2019

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A member asked:

I had a total knee replacement 8-13-2012 week 8 i was doing great now week 13 i am getting much more pain and swelling any ideas? 8

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Michalski answered

Dr Mallia agreed

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