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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Knee After Bilateral Hip Replacement?

Congenital bilateral hip dysplasia, bilateral hip replacements. Left 2000, right 2013. 61 years old Bad knees Right knee pain swelling, buldge behind right knee, pain point specific mid thigh with weight bearing... it s awful. Also cold like water dripping intermittently outer knee downward. I m really over 61 years of pain! I carry on...
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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Hello,

It could be due to postoperative inflammation. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain And Swelling In The Knee After Bilateral Hip Replacement?

Hello, It could be due to postoperative inflammation. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopaedician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician