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Husband 7 wks post op fem-pop bypass. lost balance and fell. now complaining of pain behind his knee in that leg. i googled it (stupid). is it likely a pulled muscle/sprain or do we need to worry about a clot? i wrapped it and he has been icing?

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It could be a contusion and/or a sprain, but a blood clot so soon doesn't sound likely. I think he should be examined ASAP by the vascular surgeon in any event. In the meantime I agree with the use of icing and elevation of the leg.

Answered 9/5/2021

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Agree with Dr Colantino. Another possibility could be a hematoma from a damaged blood vessel, which may or may not be related to the bypass surgery, but the surgeon needs to know about it

Answered 9/5/2021

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