Swollen Legs, Is That Normal After Surgery?
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- In this episode the surgeons discuss swollen legs after surgery. Although this can be a common finding, there are some important complications that need to be ruled out. These include bleeding, blood clot, infection, and congestive heart failure and others.
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Thanks for the video. I'm one-week post-op anterior hip surgery. The hip feels great, but my thigh is swollen, bruised & painful. Ice & doing my prescribed exercises are helping. Walking helps, too. It's frustrating, but I keep telling myself, “Baby steps.” Good luck to everyone
Thank God for this awesome video, I was literally about to go back to the hospital tonight 😔 unfortunately after viewing this i took the biggest deep/relaxing breath since they literally didn't tell me what to do if I get swelling especially on the foot. Thanks you guys are absolutely amazing.
Hi JAY. So glad we could help you in any small way. Main reason to head back to hospital would be increasing pain in the calf or increasing swelling. Hope that helps. Stay safe. Thanks for watching and for subscribing if you did.
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I had my right hip replaced 2 weeks ago. The swelling moved from my incision area down the side of my leg and now it’s in my shin feels like I have shin splints open it goes away soon
Shirley here, I did go to emergency so scared took attractive sound no blood clot thank god. The said the swelling g will go down elevating my feet past my heart.
Very timely as I am 10 days post op and doing well. Thank you.
Hi g Dan. Glad to hear things are going well and glad we could help. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Thank you for helping me work as an medical interpreter.
Hi p w. You are very welcome. That's pretty cool
yes OUCH means OUCH in any language ;-)
Thank you so much for this informative and light hearted video. I am 4 weeks post op from an open compound tib/fib fracture with a titanium nail due to a skating accident. I was really concerned about the swelling in my foot and this video really helped alleviate some of my anxiety. I am getting more used to wearing the compression stockings. Thank you!
I had the rt hip anterior approach hip replacement...first 2 weeks were rough...second day passed out 2 times orthostatic BP issues. My main complaints were constipation, weak,nausea...added Gatorade, ate more frequently, got off pain meds quick...started eating prunes and magnesium citrate liquid for constipation. Starting week 3 ..had first full shower yesterday. WOW...feel almost human now
Nice. Home stretch
Very helpful thankyou
I’m day6 post op. Total hip replacement RHS
Just developed swelling in right lower leg and foot. No pain just puffy.
I’ve been mobile for last 2 days. Didn’t put comp stockings on when got home....got it on now
Best of luck!
Great guys! Just had full knee surgery and yes have swelling that keeps me awake at night but doing what the guys suggest which is exactly the same over here in the UK! Love there humour and freindliness, which is a great comfort! Love from the UK>
very helpful since noticed recent swelling in the ankle, foot 6 weeks after hemiarthroplasty - thanks doctors (discovered your channel while in the hospital!)
Very welcome julie. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
good am i may ask i have tibia surgery with each external fixator i already 6 week still normal still swelling on my stitches? pain bad?
I had a total knee replacement at 11:00 am and I walked out of the Hospital at around 6:30 Pm with no pain. It took about a month to get back to normal walking for me. I was told that a hip is less painful and recovery is faster, I hope so because in November I'm going in for hip surgery.
Thank you for your very on point videos...this is actually my second hip replacement but different hip. My left hip was done 2013....I was ,52.....now 64...getting the anesthesia and meds out of you r body takes some time.
So welcome
what great advice.thanks to both of you.
Hi Daytona dream. Thank you so much. All the best and thanks for watching
Before hip replacement, from so much inflammation on hip area, I had knee pain and lower leg pain especially calf and mild swelling. I always thought I had sciatic nerve problem. After the surgery, the lower leg pain including calf pain usually gone! They were all caused by hip joint and muscle inflammation.
Inversion table is what you were going for. Lymphatic drainage works temporarily, but I’m not convinced the swelling ever truly goes away...
Hi Mom2Boys. So there can be a mild amount of permanent swelling. Give it 6-12 months before the panic sets it. Thanks for watching.
Thankful I will have your videos to watch after my surgery.
El Swift ///Watch then before!
Hi El and In The Kitchen with Bubby! Thanks for watching and good luck
Your station is amazing! I need a left knee replacement and have learned so much of what to do pre rehab exercises, etc. Thank you again you are SO helpful! 😀
So glad to hear that Madison. You are very welcome. Best of luck with your knee replacement! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I really enjoy your videos especially now that 9 days ago I had a total knee replacement on my right knee.. I am a 81 year old woman in fairly good health. My surgeon prescribed pre-op PT which I did 3 weeks prior to surgery. After surgery I was kept in the hospital for an additional day because some of my blood levels were low. I was given Oxycodon and Tylenol post surgery. My discharge instruction said to stop the Oxy after 5 days. I found this odd because you always say use your pain meds. After discharge I did find the Oxy was causing confusion, but great sleep. So I switched to Tylenol. No comparison. Your video,I'm watching now focuses on swelling. My leg has swollen quite a bit. And it is hard. I take the dressing off tomorrow. I am doing PT. The therapist commented on the swelling last week but didn't seems concerned. Should the leg feel hard. I would appreciate a reply. I find it hard to contact my doctor without a direct phone number. You are stuck with a 1-800 number and you hear nothing back for several hours.
You guys are great. Keep up the good work.
Thank you.
Thank you for spreading knowledge. Respected Dr, please make a video on Cemented Bipolar Hemi Arthroplasty and physiotherapy management protocol kindly.
Regards
GREAT VIDEO...
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you putting on some compression socks now
You are very welcome Alexandra. They can be uncomfortable but they work. Like Buckleys! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.
You guys have great delivery, to the point short and sweet 😊 I'll sleep well tonight. Hip surgery undergone 13 days ago and I needed more info on the swelling. Great stuff! Hugs from West Australia. x0x
Yay CAT! Wishing you the best during your recovery. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hi Cat... how's your hip doing now?
@@shellyrgarcia2205 thanks for asking. With both hips done now, finding balance and overthinking every step.. was a bit problematic for a time, but swimming recently (taking the weight off my body) has helped big time. 🧜♀ xx
your videos are so very informative....thank you for all your videos....
Hi Myron. You are very welcome. Thanks for watching and hopefully subscribing.
Hi you two.
You look great.
Thks for your videos.
See you soon😊
Many hugs
Hi SANDY. Hope you are well. Thanks for the kind words and for watching.
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I am your big fan. God bless you for the help you give.
Thanks Ifiok!
7 weeks today, ugh it’s just awful literally no one gets its IT HURTS
and Atlas shrugged. Yes it is awful. Hang in there. You are done the hardest part. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
especially surgeons....
This was great, I have been researching "is it okay to sleep with a knee brace on?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Paneyton Dumbfounded Preponderance - (should be on google have a look )? It is an awesome one off product for getting rid of your annoying chronic knee pain without the normal expense. Ive heard some decent things about it and my work colleague at very last got astronomical results with it.
@@evertola3598 I've heard ortho's talk about the comfort level imparted by bracing. Not that it generally supports as much as people believe but it does make your skin feel better. I wear them pre op all the time. I've bought compression thigh sleeves and socks for both pre and post op!
One week post-op for me. Yes, it's miserable. And I understand. Sadly most don't get that it's incredibly painful.
My left knee is bone on bone very very painful and hard to walk on but my knee surgeon is backed up for months and now I have some swelling and pain from my knee and behind my knee all the way down to my foot but just on the one side
"Yeah, walk it off." LMAO! Thanks for keeping it light!
Hi miakialchemy. You are very welcome. It's what we do! Trying to get useful information to our patients and viewers and providing a hint of comic relief every own and then. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Just curious how long blood thinners are typically used after hip replacement? Thank you for your videos.
Hi Tracey. This has changed a lot over the years. We now use xarelto for 5 days and ASA for 5 weeks. Thanks for watching.
@@TalkingWithDocs how long till I can start HRT? I heard that blood thinners and HRT homones can't be combined? ASA doesn't sound like a big problem. I had way less menstrual bleeding when I switched from ASA to Tylenol!!! ;-)
Shirley here, had severe swelling in both legs after hip surgery went emergency gave me water pills, no blood clot. Week later got worse kept 2 days had a hard time breathing, told the nurse see said I was just exhausted from walking from bathroom to my bed. Next day was sent home told me to elevate my legs. Fer days later still had swelling but could hardly breath. Kept me again had a lady internist she had ordered a echo gram and another ultra sound on both legs no clot had congested heart failure they gave me injections into my port to make me urinate a lot to get rid if water then by pill when sent home doing so much better. N I w seeing a cardiovascular Dr. To.
I had bilateral total knee replacements in both knees. I am 45. I had one in Aug 2019 that went fairly well in terms of rehab, swelling & mobility. I had the other Dec 31 2019 about 6 weeks ago , developed a hematoma and my recovery & swelling has been very very difficult. I am on disability currently ( I am a registered nurse) .. I am doing everything you guys are suggesting and the swelling in my right knee is preventing me from doing PT:(. I feel as though I am going backwards instead of forwards. How long does it truly take to recover from two bilateral knee replacements done within 6 months of each other? Maybe I have unrealistic expectations. I used to be an athlete .. incredibly active and this is depressing. I do love watching your videos.. your humor is everything and makes me smile when I don’t want to.
Hi Michelle, it can get depressing when you can't be as active as you want. Hopefully because you were so active it will help your recovery. Best wishes to you.
Hi Michelle. Don't give up. Really focus on swelling reduction - ice elevation and maybe stockings if you can tolerate them. And obviously pain control! You will get there. You are very welcome and we are glad to be of assistance in any way. Thanks so much for watching.
Talking With Docs thank you. The one thing my orthopedic surgeon has not suggested is the compression stockings besides in the hospital. I am going to order some now. Thank you for all the helpful tips:)
@@TalkingWithDocs I have a fractured dislocated ankle a week ago. Surgery a week ago. I've overnight developed a red sore shin.... what would this mean?
This is a very spooky coincidence. I'm in the hospital in Virginia Beach. I had a stress fracture of the right hip three screws inserted Friday to hold it together. I'm sitting in the hospital bed this morning looking at my swollen right leg and foot and you drop a video on the exact same topic, my phone is listening to me!
Hi Dan. That is crazy. Sorry to hear about the broken hip but best of luck during your recovery. Thanks for watching.
I have a suspicious that Google listens
Same thing I am having. Swollen leg and foot after hip surgery. 3 weeks no pain in hip just thigh and foot
92nd viewer from Nepal. Thank you Docs for info,
Hi voice of the voiceless. Thanks to you in Nepal! You are very welcome
Compression stockings really work. There are techniques that make it easier to put on. I'm sure there is a RUclips video on it. Also, they have some that are 'silkier' than most which make applying them even easier. Of course if a higher weight is prescribed than you may not have as many options as far as the material(?) but 15-20 weight I believe can be purchased without a prescription.
Hi M Jedski. Thanks for sharing. And yes we believe they really work too. Thanks for watching
tks for the video...im 2 weeks post triple surgery..ie. bilateral (2x) inguinal hernia laparoscopic mesh surgery plus gall bladder laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery done same time , and right ankle/lower leg mild swelling....
Shirley here, my first pre op 4 weeks doctor said the swelling in my legs and feet are common.
I have a lot of ankle calf and upper leg swelling after left total hip replacement, i am told it is common. However my post op nurse said not to wear compression socks. So many different opinions. I am 9 days out
I’m three days out from TKR surgery. Swelling pretty bad on my surgery leg. No pain in the calf though. Your video made me rest a little easier this morning. Thanks guys.
Very welcome phoenix lights. Best of luck going forward with your recovery. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Thanks for this video. Very well explained..I click subscribe💖
You are very welcome Gorgeous. Thanks for watching
Please can you answer me on a question: I had lateral tibal fracture, no dislocation, after 3,5 weeks my doctor took off my cast and told me to go to rehab ,no weight bearing for at least a month or two… orthosis -he said no need but I feel safe with it. I begun with some light workout but I still have swelling around knee cap but the doctor said that it is minimal… but it prevents me from bending my knee more or excersise more . I have pain around knee cap and in upper side of knee cap and not in the fractured area.. when can I expect swelling to go off or what can I do to reduce it ?7… I have fealing that my knee is stiff due to swelling and not because of a cast … What to do?
Often 3-6 months. Hang in there
Thank you. 👍🙂
Excellent advice as always, Docs!
You are very welcome Chryseas. Thanks for watching
7 days post op from a anterolateral approach THR, swelling slowly receding, but still significant, like a soft walnut under the top of the incision.
Hi Mark. That should slowly improve. If you have ongoing concerns be sure to contact your surgeon. Good luck! Thanks for watching and for subscribing if you did.
I got swelling/edema in my lower legs and and ankles, and scrotum, after getting a clip put on a bleeding peptic ulcer. It's a very worrisome condition. Stressful.
thank you guys. your video really helped.
Glad we could help Joseph. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
My mother had hip replacement surgery, and the compression stockings are causing her a burning feel so bad she is in tears, she describes it as if someone is pouring boiling water on her, her nurses said to keep them on. Is this normal? Also very informative video 👍
Hi Metal4You666. So if the pain is severe, you should get assessed to ensure she does not have a blood clot. Good luck to her. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.
Thanks guys great information. I had hip replacement in my left leg however both thighs swollen with pins and needles needles type pain, I am a AF patient and on medication for this. Is this normal please
Awesome advice docs!!
Our pleasure Alida. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Jody/ I'm in so much pain but you are so funny. Love the humor. I'm not ready to laugh yet.
Ha. Glad we could make you laugh. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hello, very much enjoying your videos. I had a severe laceration of the RLE with a 50% cut of the soleus. Thankfully, the achilles was untouched. Three weeks out and my lower leg down to the foot is still a bit swollen. I was very concerned until I watched this video. Unfortunately, I developed a popliteal DVT because of the tourniquets that were used to control bleeding. I am on ACs, but is the continued swelling also due to the clot? Thanks so much.
Hi Ken. Sorry about your accident. And yes the swelling is related to the trauma, the healing and the clot. They all wreak havoc on your venous system. It will take awhile to normalize. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
What about open heart surgery and all the fluids heart lung machine and harvesting a vein for bypass
thanks guys. this video helped a lot.
You are very welcome Joseph. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
What about all the vessels you cut and cauterize? No impact?
I had part of my Hoffa’s fat pad removed during knee arthroscopy, so my knee is very swollen. My surgeon warned me it would bleed like a beast during and swell after. Currently doing RICE regularly. (I have a compression brace for the knee.)
Good call Carol. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I am as of today,30 days TKR post-op. I AM IN MISERY!! Am I alone???
Hi Darth Dennis '66. You are definitely not alone at 4 weeks in misery. It will get better. Just keep taking your medication, icing your knee regularly and doing your exercises. You are through the hardest part. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
no Im only 2 weeks out but Im walking with a cane it hurts like crazy.
@@HouseScraper DUDE!! I wrote this 5 months ago!! Holy hell ,that went by fast! Im scheduled Mon.Jan.4 2021 for my right TKR surgery!! My God, help me!!
Thanks so much for your info.
You are so welcome!
It’s been 3 days since my surgery on my leg I have a rod in it and this pain is unbearable at times can’t sleep or anything
Hi baybuzinezz. Sorry to hear you are having a lot of post op pain. Best advice is to get medication from your doctor, ice and elevate. It will improve with time typically. If not, you should be reassessed. Good luck to you during your recovery. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Talking With Docs they gave me Medicine it works for a little bit then after 5 hours it comes back I tried ice but it honestly makes it throb even more
I know it’s a year later but I hope you have recovered. You have my sympathy. My excellent surgeon seriously under medicated me after hip surgery. It’s important to get pain under control. You can’t cooperate with post op therapy if you are in pain and can’t sleep.
Good Surgical Technik to keep operative field cline and dry will prevent swelling of the leg .
Closing Technik of operative wound is very important i to prevent leg swelling
and will not be vert COMMON !!!. So if is common that means surgeon could not do any thing to prevent??
One thing I am puzzled with. After a simple debridement, I got staph (in Australia) which PROMPTLY turned into SEPSIS. BUT ONLY my KNEE was VERY swollen and my FOOT, why would my leg (tibia area) have remained normal? I DID end up back in hospital where yes they confirmed sepsis. I wasn’t really worried at first because it was only my foot and my knee. Can you explain this? Thanks fellas!
Thank you for responding. Been waiting almost a year for surgery. I guess due to Covid, surgeries here are delayed. Very painful, any suggestions?
Hi Madison. Sorry to hear that. Elevation and compression stockings are your best bet. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Can’t put pressure on leg yet and use crutches, should I walk as much as possible
Same- I woke up to swelling on my left leg after having an operation on my left femur. As of right now I’ve elevated my leg and it’s starting to go down. Wishing you a quick recovery
Hi Mountain news now. Yes unless you were told not to. Good luck! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Post BBL and tummy tuck ,, thighs swelling, feet and ankle swelling!
Where’s the videos for this? And wearing compression socks up to the knee , need thigh compression, once the drain is removed ,,
Hi The Sexxyguru. Sorry no videos on those operations yet. It will improve with time. Rest, elevationg, compression. You got this! Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Hi doctors.
I had a mcl reconstruction, a donor one. I'm 11 weeks post-op.
Since I've started to weight bare went down to one crutch, my knee is swelling up and very painful when I walk on it for 5 minutes. It's getting me seriously down.
Hi BIG SMOKE. Sometimes as people start to do more it can cause more pain and swelling after different surgery. Ice medication and rest. IF it persists, get back to your surgeon for a repeat assessment. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Hello Dr W & Dr Z, please comment on what if anything can patients do to minimize swelling? Thanks
Hi Alicia. After surgery it is really about ice and elevation. Some patients can consider compression stockings. Other than those things it is only time that will help. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Hi Doctors, I was in a coma for nine weeks (17 years ago). I got a DVT in each thigh during the nine weeks. The DVT’s caused a lot of damage to my lymphatic system in both legs from the knee to foot. Swelling is already a daily fight. If I have the total knee replacement, should I expect more swelling than usual? Thanks. Love your videos. Where are you guys located?
Hi Lorraine. Patients that have had prior vein issues will often have more swelling post-operatively. You would likely require slightly more prolonged anti-coagulation after surgery and would definitely benefit from stockings if you can tolerate them. Hope that helps. We are in Ontario, Canada. Thanks for watching and good luck.
After i got swelling right foot also after gallbladder removal now untill now i got it !
Thank you
Welcome Tracy
Thank you for this
Very welcome Marcello. Thanks for watching and subscribing
any reasoning why surgery skin cuts don't heal properly or fail too heal ?
How long does the swelling last?
Hello Docs, my wife had anterior/posterior lumbar fusion of L4 and L5 2 months ago. The day after surgery she had a swollen, red hot foot and ankle when they got her out of bed. She has been checked twice for blood clots which were clear. In the morning it seems better and as the day goes, the warmer it gets (as she’s using it). Is this normal or is she on the path for crps which has been mentioned to her. There is no physical pain in the foot, just sensory. Thanks so much!
Hi Mike. Sorry to hear this. It is hard to say. If she has surgery in the front and back may be related the blood vessels that supply that leg as they are in abs around the surgery site. CRPS would be uncommon but possible. If that is a concern make sure to use lots of sensory contact and try to get in front of it. And if you have ongoing concerns get checked out again. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
left inguinal hernia ??? >>> left leg slight swollen ???
Hi qaw qaw. So they can be related but uncommonly cause the whole leg to be swollen. Best to see your doctor. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs ohh ty for the reply , also when i sneeze i hear and feel pop in the mesh area :(( am worried
Thank you very much for the informative information 👍. Is it common after ACL Knee Meniscus Surgery for bruising to go down leg and feet (only a little) - Day 6 Post Op?
I’m walking slowly and have been doing my Post-Op exercises more so today and noticed bruising. Thank you, Doctor’s for sharing🙂. Much appreciated. Happy 4th of July and have a wonderful blessed day and week ahead! God bless🙂.
Hi Emelia's Day In Life With Me. So it is not uncommon as the blood passes down the path of least resistance. If you have associated severe pain and swelling you should see your doctor. Good luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
@@TalkingWithDocs Thank you for your reply🙂. Much appreciated. I definitely was not expecting a reply, a lovely surprise!👍. No swelling, nor pain. Have first Post-Op visit tomorrow morning (10 Day’s Post-Op🙂), and am hoping my staple stitches will be removed. Again, thank you kindly for your reply and have a fantastic blessed day and weekend🙂. God bless.
have you heard of Galvanism before? When im around a lot of metals, and breathe in micro metals, my ankle swelling gets noticeably worse. It’s like the circulation is a lot worse… Would this stop happening after surgery? Thank you docs.
Not familiar with that. Sorry
Hi guys still loving your videos. Can you tell me, after my hip replacement how long can i expect the tightness around the incision to last. I know its not the incision itself i think rather its the tendon knitting back together.
Hi Gordon. You are very welcome. Typically it would start to loosen up after 3-6 months. Hope that helps. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
My mum has swollen legs apparently due to small kidneys, was put on 40g now 20g water tablets 5 years ago, just had left hip replacement and left leg even more swollen due to infection (apparently). As you say towards end can take months for swelling to go down..my mums doctors seem in a rush saying 33 days after operation swelling should be going down by now..
Sorry to hear this John. So yes at 5 weeks it should start going down but often is not back to normal yet. Wishing your mom the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs hi..thought it might be useful to someone to now mention re leg oedema... no doctor, nurse, care worker or any medical professional in 5years had mentioned something I had come across on RUclips.. its simple when you think about it but no one had...when laying in bed, elevate the legs..so for the past few days this is what I've got my mum to do..by placing a few cushions under her mattress.. its literally like a miracle..her ballooned feet were so swollen her toes looked like they were disappearing.. but gradually day by day her instep was starting to re appear again...like a balloon deflating. Her hip surgery side has still got a way to go, I guess because of surgery swelling on top of oedema but I'm hoping this side should eventually follow the deflating side.
I had a discectomy 5 months ago and have swelling and slight discolouration as well as numbness in one of my legs and my foot. I had a severely compressed nerve pre surgery. Is the swelling normal?
I had a total knee replacement about 6 weeks ago. I have develop what my physical therapist has termed a floating patella and it tend to float toward the interior side of the knee when I make certain moves, Is this something that you guys have seen before and what are some of the possible solutions? At this time we are working on building the muscles on the interior side of the knee hoping that once those muscles are strong enough they will stabilize the patella and hold it in place. Any suggestions?
Hi pj1000ify. Often after surgery the medial quads are weak. Best to work on strengthening and range of motion. Best of luck and thanks for watching.
Hi,
My wife just had left side total hip replacement surgery on 4/3/23
She was released on 4/6/23
She had pin and needles feeling on her foot and drop foot
She did alot of walking with walker today every few hours plus her pain medication
Now she does have a swollen hard calf muscle and foot just her left side
It's not red, but she does say it hurts she does have her leg up????
Possible blood clot????
Thank you
Sorry to hear about the drop door. It is possible dale that she has a blood clot. If concerned we would recommend getting assessed sooner rather than later. Best of luck
Thank you docs
Very welcome H H. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Thanks 🙏
Very welcome Amanda. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I was told not to ice the knee mine is swollen. Got that from the physical therapist yesterday.
Hi Trisha. Ice that swollen knee! Sorry for the delay. Thanks for watching and for subscribing if you did.
Hello, I had total left knee replacement in 2018. Now have neuropathy in the left leg.My foot and lower part of the ankle swells as I go through the day. Both foot and lower leg swells..Both are down the next morning..I am wearing compression stockings, exercising too. Haven't gotten back to the pool since the pandemic which helps significantly. Any suggestions. Have been checked by Dr. Leg , foot, knee doesn't hurt...just swells during the day..
Hi Willie. Sounds like you are doing all the right things. It is likely related to your veins or lymphatics and compression stockings are often the only solution. Sorry you are struggling with this. Hopefully the pool opens up for you. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
My friend met with an accident on March 20, 2020. His right leg 🦵 had a fibula surgery and suture was placed inside. His plastered has been removed on May 5, 2020. But he still not able to walk and feeling pain and swelling on the area of surgery and toes area. He wants to know when his swelling will go away. BTW, he is doing exercises a little himself on his bed. He is in bed only since more than 50 days.. we are from India.. thank you both of you..
Hi Rupam. Sorry for delay. Often the swelling takes 6 months to resolve. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
@@TalkingWithDocs thank you for your reply. Its almost going to be two years in this March 2022 but he still can't walk in proper posture. I am feeling sad for him..
is this info the same for foot surgery , 4 months after surgery ?
Yes approximately
Gm I have a some blood clots market on my under my knees after my replacement surgery I am putting ice on it thank u for explaining
Very welcome Elizabeth. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hi Docs, I had osteotomy on my left heel, with Achilles tendon repair, and removal of a broken heel spur. That was 2 weeks ago. Is it normal for my foot to still hurt and be swollen? I'm going crazy sitting all day with my ankle on ice. Plus, why in tarnation is the pain worse at night when I want to sleep? Thank you!
Yes. May be swollen for 3-6 months
I'm heading for a total knee on March 10th. I was wondering if the surgical cement ever escapes and enters the actual joint and prevents it from bending? Also, how do you determine the size of knee joint to put in? I've heard a couple scary stories about the wrong size used. YIKES!
Hi Janet. So while the cement is curing we remove the excess cement. Theoretically some could break off but that would be extremely rare. Regarding sizing, we template xrays ahead of time to estimate the size and then resize during the procedure. We have lots of every size on the shelf at the time of surgery. Sometimes knees are put in that may seem too large but this was likely in an effort by the surgeon to prevent a fracture of the femur. It can happen however. Thanks for watching and for subscribing if you did.
@@TalkingWithDocs Great answers to my questions! I have subscribed and have learned so much valuable information from your videos! Thank you!
Once my doctor tell me I have mild regurgitation after echocardiogram. Now my left foot is swollen with slight chest pain. Have a stress test tomorrow smh . Center granuloma in on my chest
Good luck Tiffany. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I’ve had total left hip replacement. Left ankle & foot is swollen straight away. 11 days later my right ankle is swollen? I’ve started to walk more though. Is it normal for both to be swollen? It doesn’t hurt to touch. Thanks.
Yes pretty common. If you develop calf pain or shortness of breath straight to the ER
... throw some dirt on it, right? Pretty much?
You guys have a great humor gig going on here. My left leg is swollen from hip replacement surgery, and you made me feel a little better. I'm doing the foot pumps and IS IT OK to massage the thigh gently? Makes it feel a bit better. But dang it, I always hate the swelling and numbness after any surgery. 😢
Ha throw some dirt on it! Yes massaging is ok. Elevation. Compression socks. Ice. It will get better
Just had surgery on my foot/ankle and released 3 toes in this cast I’m swollen can’t even move my toes, my calf hurts hoping I don’t have a clot already,I’ve had one before when I got surgery for the fusion in my cervical.
Hi Tamika. If you have ongoing calf pain and swelling you should get assessed. Best of luck during your recovery. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Hey Docs, like your videos. I was searching for info on swelling in the non-operated leg. My RTHR, 10 days ago, was textbook and recovery is steady and moving right along, especially since my first visit with the PT last week. At that time, my right leg was a blimp, which was very uncomfortable and made it difficult to assess my ROM. She pressed her thumb into the shin muscle of my left leg and said it also had edema, which she said was very unusual. This was on a Friday, so she said to go in to see the doctor on Monday if it didn't get better. She asked me what my typical day was like and realized that I was spending WAY too much time on my feet! She told me to go for my short walks several times a day and do my exercises, but otherwise lie down with my legs elevated and use ice.
Even while lying down on the physio bed for a few minutes, the left leg swelling improved. I did my own research when I got home and realized that not only was I on my feet too much but I also have quite a bit of added salt in my diet. Also, I'd been supplementing my painkillers with 600 mg of ibuprofen four times a day, which I now understand also contributes to water and salt retention.
I've just about weaned myself off of the ibuprofen completely and I've reduced the salt in my diet considerably over the last few days. The day after I saw my physiotherapist the edema in my left leg was totally gone and the swelling in my right leg was reduced a lot.
As far as my heart goes, I did have an ECG just before the operation and it checked out fine. I do have a heart murmur and I get it checked every couple of years. Perhaps this partially explains the swelling in the other leg? I have been playing soccer with the other old guys for the past seven years, so my heart has been strong enough to keep the blood flowing, even while running to exhaustion. LOL
Cheers
Ross
Hi Ross. Hard to say. Often if both legs are swollen there is a more central cause like your heart or kidneys. Best of luck during your recovery. Thanks for watching and subscribing
One week after my leg was broken, I used a wrap to reduce my swelling by 50% in 13 minutes. I wrapped the foot moderately tight and gradually reduced the tightness as I wrapped toward the knee, this facilitated a directional flow to squeeze the excess fluid from my leg. During the 13 minutes, I often touched my toes to be sure that they were not numb from lack of circulation.
Nice Ed. Thanks for watching and subscribing
For THR do you need compression 'stockings' that go over the knee? I don't see that type for sale anywhere.
If so how do you get them on by yourself post op?
Try putting a plastic bag, over your foot, then the stockings on over the bag. When the stocking is on up over the ankle, pull the plastic bag out of the open toe of the TED hose. You can try dusting your feet with powder or corn starch to help glide the hose on. Try inserting both hands, into the toe foot area, and open your hands wider, insert your foot, tug the hose up and over your heel. Hopefully post op, you will have some help!
@@denisemariner1235 cherers - but I can't bend at the hip over 90 degrees post op is the problem...
@@KatJ3st ohhh snap!!! So sorry, you do need those extra pair of hands!😥😥
Hi Denise and Kat59. Thanks for trying to help eachother out. Best of luck to you both and thanks for watching.
@@TalkingWithDocs you guys didn't answer the question :-) ...do most surgeons recommend TED hose post op?
Last year in November 24 2021 had a THA on left hip. After surgery i felt good at recovery room started walking no problems.
When i went home the same day of surgery i felt numbness on my left leg near my knee.
Three months later i still have the numbness by my left knee. Is this normal?
Thank you for your feedback.
Hi Desi. This can occur with the anterior approach. It may or may not recover. Should talk to your surgeon. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs had the posterior approach. Any relief there?
#HiDocs. I had my cmc Arthroplasty in September 2021, now I am 10 weeks post surgery. My hand still swells a lot and my thumb is still very sensitive, numb. One day my hand looks close to normal with little stiffness in the fingers than the next day especially if I do something that moves that thumb too much my hand and fingers immediately swell up and get very sensitive again. IS THIS NORMAL?
Hi Kri4u63. This is not uncommon for extremities to be persistently swollen around 10 weeks. If you have severe redness and pain get reassessed. The numbness is harder to comment on. Best to talk to your surgeon. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
4 weeks i have arthroscopy, partial synovectomy meniscal shaving, and im on going therapy right now,I feel locking, hard to bend and stiff, swelling on my knee. I'm worried, I really Ned back to work
Hi Ronald. That is rare. If you are still in a lot of pain 4 weeks later you should be reassessed. Good luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
my injury is on right knee minor focal free edge radial tear of lateral meniscus and intermediate high grade chonodrosis of the medial patellofemoral articulation, focal high grade chondrosis of the posterior margin of lateral tibial plateau, do you think this condition needs surgery or do you think pain specialist can fix this thanks
Hi lee. So it is impossible to answer that question. So the main indication for surgery is to deal with sharp stabbing pain that prevents you from doing the things you need or have to do. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
4 weeks after surgery
Often 3-6 months for sure. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hey docs this is Randy I had my mako knee gone almost 4 months ago. It has been fine worked up to 133 range of motion. Been swimming walk a lot of stairs at work, couple weeks ago after swimming , knee started having intense pain if sitting down and raise leg level or getting up from sitting and sleeping. It feels like a normal knee that has gone bad and needs a tkr. Knee was great now walking is getting hard on new knee, seeing doc in 4 days any thoughts , knee really hurts now
Hard to say Randy. Sometimes you can break up some scar tissue with activity that may lead to a bleed in the knee. Could be tendinitis from too much too soon. Get assessed to be sure. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
What about standing and having both knee and hip in pain, it does stop after sitting. Hope you had a good a Christmas!
Hi Darlene. There are many causes of swollen legs. Sometimes it is related to fluid balance. Best to talk to your doctor. Good luck. And yes nice Christmas for sure. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
@@TalkingWithDocs does that cause shooting pain when standing, or just over use. I will talk to my doctor soon.