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What Caused Thigh And Knee Pain After THR?

I had a thr on 23 rd January,recovered very well until 8 weeks no complaints at all,walking lots with 1 crutch outside and unaided in the house then developed ankle tightness ,tingling like red hot needles in my thigh and knee pain.I had knee pain prior to my op.The symptoms are constant, not relieved by analgesia or rest or continuation of my exercises.Would appreciate any advice
Fri, 5 Dec 2014
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I have gone through your query.Your symptoms gives suspection to a deep vein thrombosis.As you are in a risk group of getting that it should be ruled out as soon as possible.Doppler study or venography and D dimer test is usually done to rule out this.Thrombolytics and blood thinners are given for DVT.Compression stockings will help in preventing further thrombosis also.Complications like pulmonary embolism are common after this.So you should approach your orthopedician or ER as soon as possible.Hope this may help you.
Let me know if anything not clear.
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What Caused Thigh And Knee Pain After THR?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query.Your symptoms gives suspection to a deep vein thrombosis.As you are in a risk group of getting that it should be ruled out as soon as possible.Doppler study or venography and D dimer test is usually done to rule out this.Thrombolytics and blood thinners are given for DVT.Compression stockings will help in preventing further thrombosis also.Complications like pulmonary embolism are common after this.So you should approach your orthopedician or ER as soon as possible.Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks