Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In The Knee

Posted on Sun, 15 Jan 2017

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Question : I had high tibial osteotomy surgery on Dec 8 and was not weight bearing for about 4 weeks and no
w I'm weight-bearing since January 4th but today my knee and my incision are swollen and I am have some pain with it should I go to the er

Answered by Dr. Chander Mohan Singh (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have gone through your query.

In my view you must visit the emergency room where the doctor will advise you to get x-ray of that involved part done in AP and Lateral review and also see the condition of osteotomy and physical examination of joint and skin.

Then he will advise you further management of swelling and pain.

Avoid weightlifting bearing till you get your xray.

I hope you have got your answer.

Thanks,

Dr.CHANDER XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

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