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Why would ankle be swollen 8 months after knee replacement surgery?
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∙ 13y ago
When a person has surgery, they have to give themselves plenty of time to heal. The healing process is different in each person. If you are still experiencing pain in you ankle after knee surgery, you should consult your doctor.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agobecause the nerves that are in your knee, also run through your whole leg, the nerves were re-directing the pain somewhere else.
i had the SAME problem after both my surgeries. my ankles swelled up and i was in so much pain i was yelling to make it stop.
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∙ 14y agoPlease ask a doctor. Or at least go to a medical website instead.
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∙ 11y agoProbably because of the physical pulling to dislocate the hip?
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Can you get an ankle replacement?
Yes. You can get an ankle replacement surgery.
Your ankle is still swollen after 11days of spraining your ankle?
My ankle just stopped swelling 2 days ago witch was 2 months after I sprained it! so it may be swollen for a while
Should leg and ankle be swollen after 4 weeks of arthroscopic surgery?
The leg and ankle may have slight swelling from arthoscopic surgery after 4 weeks. A doctor should be consulted after surgery to make sure things are healing correctly.
How long is the surgery to do a total ankle replacement?
1 to 1 1/2 hrs
Can orthopedic surgeon do ankle surgery?
Only orthopaedic surgeons do ankle surgery
What is the recovery time from ankle equinus surgery?
it does depend on the surgery. usually you will be in a splint and you cant walk until you get the stitches out. then you will be in a walking boot or cast for 6 weeks. then you will be in an ankle brace for anywhere from 6-8 months. I'm going to get the surgery soon. this is what the doctors told me.
What does it mean when you have only one swollen ankle and it feels like there is extra tissue there?
That feeling is probably just excess fluid from a mild sprain. Press down the tissue of the swollen ankle with your finger, then do it to your other ankle. If the swollen ankle rebounds slower then the normal ankle, it's just a sprain. Elevate and ice it. If not, seek medical advice.
What helps a swollen ankle?
A hot bath
What does a swollen ankle indicates?
I am not a doctor, but one swollen ankle is often an injury. Two swollen ankles can mean congestive heart failure. It is serious and you should see your doctor as soon as possible.
What are all-inclusive costs for hip knee and ankle replacement surgeries?
The cost of knee, hip and ankle replacement surgeries usually include only the procedure and the hospitalization. The prosthesis is paid by a patient separately. Rehabilitation period after the surgery is also extra charged. But there are clinics which provide the packages for knee, hip and ankle replacements. The packages usually include the consultation with an orthopedist, the surgery, hospitalization, meals and the transfer to/from an airport.
Write a sentence with the word swollen?
I twisted my ankle this morning and it is so swollen I can not get my shoes on.
Can you wear high heels after ankle surgery?
I think at least one or two months maybe!!
