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Hi! i am 6 days post left knee arthroscopy for torn meniscus/arth etc. i have pain &swelling in my thigh..very hard as well as tender to touch.dvt-neg?

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Thigh swelling: Could be just post operative swelling, an infection, or a less likely still a DVT. If you have seen a doctor and had the DVT study would be reasonable to wait a few days and see what happens. I would return to the doctor if symptoms persist.

Answered 4/3/2017

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