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What Causes Swelling, Hardness And Tenderness In Ankle?

I had arthroscopic knee surgery 2 months ago for a torn meniscus. I am 50 hrs. Old and very active. I did a lot of ladder climbing this weekend and yard work and my knee down to my ankle is swollen, warm and hard but not red. It is tender in the fatest part of my calf and it really aches. I had an ultrasound and it is NOT a DVT.mWhat could it be?
Thu, 28 May 2020
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Hi,

This calf pain and swelling could have been brought about by over activity. Ladder climbing especially can over stretch the calf muscles which is attached very close to the knee. So this could be a bruised and stretched calf muscle especially a muscle known as the plantaris which is known to snap during strenuous sports. This needs icing, Anti DVT stockings pain relief medication. Please maintain a medium level of activity at least for a couple of months more.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. George Verghese, Orthopedic Surgeon
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What Causes Swelling, Hardness And Tenderness In Ankle?

Hi, This calf pain and swelling could have been brought about by over activity. Ladder climbing especially can over stretch the calf muscles which is attached very close to the knee. So this could be a bruised and stretched calf muscle especially a muscle known as the plantaris which is known to snap during strenuous sports. This needs icing, Anti DVT stockings pain relief medication. Please maintain a medium level of activity at least for a couple of months more. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. George Verghese, Orthopedic Surgeon