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Leg swelling after i had a total hip replacement surgery. did they do wrong?
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Not necessarily: Leg swelling is not unusual after hip replacement, however, it can also indicate more serious conditions like blood clots. Make sure you express your concerns with your surgeon so that they can examine your leg to determine if the swelling is normal or not.
Answered 11/22/2020
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Not unusual: It is very common to get leg swelling after total hip or knee replacement. Of course, swelling with pain can be a sign of DVT (deep venous thrombosis) ..Also described by some as "blood clots". This should be evaluated by your doctor. Painless swelling will often resolve after a few months.
Answered 9/18/2018
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