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In Therapy After Knee Replacement Surgery. Painful Tendon In The Foot, Severe Itching. Take Medication For Hypertension. Need To Be Worried?

I had knee replacement surgery 1 month ago. I have been in therapy & the knee is still very tender & swollen. The tendon at the back of my foot is very painful & my whole leg feels feverish when my feet are usually freezing. I have had severe itching also. I am in treatment for high blood pressure also so take Wafrin. Should I be concerned? YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 7 Aug 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

The presence of tenderness, swelling, itching and local warmth are commonly seen in the knee joint folllowing a total knee replacement. These symptoms will usually vanish within 2-3 months time. These generally occur as a part of the healing process occuring in the knee joint.

I don't think these are much of a concern for upto 3 months.

If you are still worried about the situation, consult your treating doctor and discuss the issues.

Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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In Therapy After Knee Replacement Surgery. Painful Tendon In The Foot, Severe Itching. Take Medication For Hypertension. Need To Be Worried?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. The presence of tenderness, swelling, itching and local warmth are commonly seen in the knee joint folllowing a total knee replacement. These symptoms will usually vanish within 2-3 months time. These generally occur as a part of the healing process occuring in the knee joint. I don t think these are much of a concern for upto 3 months. If you are still worried about the situation, consult your treating doctor and discuss the issues. Hope this information is helpful. Good day