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4 weeks post knee surgery. doing well, except today my knee is sore and hot to touch. no color change.

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Dr. Dennis Giannini answered

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Inflamed v infection: Could just be inflamed or may be infection. Ice could help, but go see your surgeon to be sure not an infection.

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Answered 6/8/2015

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A member asked:

4 weeks post knee surgery. doing well, except today my knee is sore and hot to touch. no color change.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dennis Giannini answered

Dr Ali agreed

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