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I had tkr 8 months ago i have dis colored skin on the back of my lower leg and cyst in my knee now is this normal also very painful still ?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

There may be a leak: You may have a Baker's Cyst. You need to see your surgeon and evaluate this.

Answered 8/1/2016

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A member asked:

I had tkr 8 months ago i have dis colored skin on the back of my lower leg and cyst in my knee now is this normal also very painful still ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

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