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Should leg and ankle be swollen after 4 weeks of arthroscopic surgery?
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∙ 10y ago
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.
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∙ 10y ago
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Had arthroscopic knee surgery 4 weeks ago and since Friday the ankle is swollen why and should the doctor be contacted?
First off I'm not a doctor. I had knee surgery and at about the same time as you my leg swole up from my knee down. I was watching football with my in-laws and they noticed the size of my leg. I took my shoe off my ankle, foot, and toes were swollen. I had my doctor paged and he said to get admitted into the hospital immediately because I had a blood clot. I had an aquantince have a surgery and had a blood clot after mine. He ended up dying. Just be careful. Best of luck!
What is the removal of a ankle bone called?
Arthroscopic
You had arthroscopic knee surgery last week your knee cap is still swollen and you have bruising from the ankle up to the thigh it this normal?
bruising after knee arthroscopy...hi i too had knee arthroscopy last Tuesday and my leg is bruised from the knee down to ankle. i have back up to hospital and have had blood test and ultra scan done and was told there is nothing to worry about and that is normal after the arthroscopy.
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.
After ankle surgery, will the ankle be just like it was before?
If the injury was mild and the surgery successful, with proper physical therapy on a health patient, the ankle should be just about as good as new. Depending on the outcome of the surgery and other factors, the ankle's newness will vary.
What is the average cost of ankle fusion surgery?
In United States, and depending on approach to surgery, ankle fusion surgery may cost between $30,000 and $43,000. Cost will also depend on location, hospitalization costs, and doctors fees. However, patients traveling to foreign locations such as Costa Rica, India or Mexico may spend an average of between $4,000 and $8,000 on ankle fusion surgery using an arthroscopic approach. You can check the resource below for more info.
Should you be worried if your ankle is swollen after 3 weeks?
you should go to the doctors if the swell doesnt go away.
What are some of the things that one should watch for after having surgery on the ankle?
If someone has had surgery on their ankle then it is important that they look out for any signs of infection sat the wound. They should also do as directed by their surgeon as regards avoiding using the ankle and should look out for pain or any redness in the area.
Can orthopedic surgeon do ankle surgery?
Only orthopaedic surgeons do ankle 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
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
