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Revision Knee Replacement, Rashes On Leg, Not Itchy Or Sore. Concerned?

I had a revision knee replacement six weeks a go . After a couple of days I notice a rash on the bottom of my operated leg . But the rash was under the skin . It wasn t itchy or sore . After a few days it went . Now it s back again and I went drs today and I have to have a urgent blood test tomorrow now I am gettin very worried what can it be
Fri, 28 Mar 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Do not be worried as this rash can be blood which get deposited below skin. So i would suggest you to do hot water fomentation. Also take Brufen tablet if there is any pain in the calf.Do not worry as it is quite common.
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Revision Knee Replacement, Rashes On Leg, Not Itchy Or Sore. Concerned?

Do not be worried as this rash can be blood which get deposited below skin. So i would suggest you to do hot water fomentation. Also take Brufen tablet if there is any pain in the calf.Do not worry as it is quite common.