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I had arthroscopic ankle surgery six days ago. my foot gets very swollen from sitting for short while. is this normal? how long will it be swollen?
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Normal swelling: This is normal after surgery. The swelling will decrease over time. The majority of it should subside in a few weeks. Keep your leg elevated and use the ace bandage that was given to you.
Answered 2/12/2015
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