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A 29-year-old female asked:

Is pitting edema normal after partial knee replacement? she is having pitting inferior to the knee and slight swelling superior to the knee.

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Dr. John Goldman
Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 57 years experience
Needs claification: this needs clarification. I would worry about a blood clot after knee surgery. You need to get a medical evaluation as soon as you can and may need to see a vascular doctor.
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