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Constant Itching, Redness, Hot Flashes Over Leg Post Total Knee Replacement. Reason?
I had total knee replacement Dec. 11/02. It is red, hot, and is extremely itchy 24 hours a day. My surgeon sent me for a doppler to see if I had deep vein thrombosis or circulations issues, but all was clear. This itch is constant, never lets up. I elevate the leg several times a day, and keep ice packs on the knee. The leg also has flashes of the chills , as if it has the flu . What could be possibly be going on with this leg?
Wed, 7 Aug 2013
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
Based on the description of symptoms, I suspect two possibilities -
(1) INFECTION - to be ruled out by all means before thinking of anything else
(2) METAL ALLERGY - though rare, some patients will have nickel allergy which forms a part of composition of the prosthetic components used.
So, you need a thorough evaluation to pin point your diagnosis.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
Based on the description of symptoms, I suspect two possibilities -
(1) INFECTION - to be ruled out by all means before thinking of anything else
(2) METAL ALLERGY - though rare, some patients will have nickel allergy which forms a part of composition of the prosthetic components used.
So, you need a thorough evaluation to pin point your diagnosis.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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