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What Causes Pain After A Knee Replacement?
I have a total knee replacement in 10/10. Last week from the incision straight up to my leg was hurting. It is a stretching pain type of pain and the the leg now is full of rashes and very stiff and painful. I am on the predisone and remicaid. I have not been to the doctor as yet put had left a message. do you know what is the cause and how serious is this . Thank you
Wed, 17 Jul 2019
Hello,
The symptoms seem to be related to knee replacement intervention.
I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms.
If the symptoms continue I suggest seeing an orthopedist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms seem to be related to knee replacement intervention.
I suggest using anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the symptoms.
If the symptoms continue I suggest seeing an orthopedist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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