How to differentiate calf pain from overuse vs blood clot after knee arthroscopy? calf hurts more than knee when weight bearing. not red or warm.

Need ortho visit: Clot in leg vein is usually associated with swelling of the leg and pain . A venous leg clot has risk of travelling up and ending in the lung causing shortness of breath.It is important that you visit your physician who can examine and may order a doppler ultrasound to know for sure.

Be seen : Unfortunately, there is not a great way. Even a physical exam by a doctor was only about 50percent sensative and 50 percent specific in detecting a blood clot. So if you have calf pain/calf swelling after a knee scope you probably "need" a Doppler to rule out a blood clot. I would discuss directly with your doctor.