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How long does it take for swelling to go down after knee replacement surgery?

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Dr. Daniel Hampton answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Swelling after TKA: The knee can stay swollen for a number of months after surgery. Often, even after it is fully healed, there is some residual swelling so that it never completely looks like a normal knee.

Answered 7/9/2019

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Dr. Rupesh Parikh answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Monitor: If swelling is worse or has pain associated with it you should get checked out immediately for a blood clot as it can be life threatening.

Answered 1/21/2018

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