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What Causes Severe Swelling In The Leg After Arthroscopic Knee Surgery?

Posted on Mon, 18 Sep 2017

Question: I had arthroscopic (right) knee surgery 3 months ago, but continue to experience swelling from knee-to-toes and the area just behind my knee still feels tender, as if bruised. Should I be worried about possible blood clot issues resulting from the tourniquet applied during the procedure on May 18, 2017?

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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Rule out DVT / Infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
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Torniquet applied 3 months ago will not cause blood clot now.However, the limited movement following surgery can trigger a deep vein thrombosis (which is blood clot in deep veins of leg).Another possibility is infection of skin/cellulitis.The risk of infection is high if your are diabetic. Doppler scan can differentiate whether it is a blood clot/infection.
Both these conditions require immediate medical attention to avoid complications .Please be advised to follow up with the urgent care as soon as possible.

Hope this answers your questions
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Regards
Dr.Lekshmi

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
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Let me know if you have further clarifications
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi

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