What Causes A Painful Lump On The Knee During Treatment After Knee Surgery?

Posted on Sat, 15 Oct 2016

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Question : my husband had a revision on his below knee amputation. This was done in XXXXXXX last night he noticed a golf ball size lump with pain and this morning it is larger and he cant wear his leg. Should he go to the er

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
no, but examination is required by surgeon

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
This is probably seroma or hematoma and it would be good if this is drained out by needle or incision before it become infected. This is not something life-threathening but surgical therapy is definitely required especially if there was already a revision. If this is abscess with pain redness and fever then he should visit ER. Wish you god health. Regards

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