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I had knee surgery 2 weeks ago and my foot feels like an ice cube why? my calf also hurts a little bit, but not red hot or swollen could it be a dvt?

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Dr. Kurt Muetterties answered

Specializes in Interventional Radiology

Get seen now: There are several possible causes of your symptoms, including DVT (blood clot) , problem with arterial circulation, post operative swelling, or even nerve irritation. Any unexpected symptom after recent surgery deserves immediate attention, so a serious complication can be quickly avoided. Call your surgeon!

Answered 2/19/2020

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Dr. Ketan Mody answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

See your doc!: If your foot feels like it is cold and you have a calf that hurts you want to definitely have it checked out. I would definitely see your doc or if you are having any shortness of breath, chest pain, calf swelling, you need to go to the er to get it checked out but i would call the physician on call if the office is closed and tell them. Your foot shouldn't be cold, and you shouldn't have numbnes.

Answered 2/19/2020

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Ice cube foot: Any of the things you are describing should be evaluated by your surgeon sooner rather than later. Especially since your calf also hurts. Call right away and head for an er if your surgeon should be unavailable. Good luck.

Answered 2/19/2020

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Dr. Rodeen Rahbar answered

Specializes in Surgery

Go to the ER: A cold foot and calf pain after knee surgery should be evaluated. Go to the ER immediately. Do not delay!

Answered 2/19/2020

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Leg cool: Dvt possible as with history of recent knee surgery,but that doesn't explain cola as ice cube Discuss with your ortho doc and let them decide on testing if necessary

Answered 2/19/2020

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