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I had lateral release 7/25. the outside of my knee is swollen, hard, and warm. pain down the back of my leg below the knee. no fever?
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Call orthopedist: Call the orthopedist and have the knee reevaluated. Infection needs to be ruled out.
Answered 8/26/2013
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