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What Causes Pain After Surgery?
Hi, I had arthoscopic surgery on my knee on the 27th, the stitches are burning off and on and i still have extreme pain when i try to put weight on it. I was told not to remove the bandages and dressing till my office visit on the 12th of July... Is the burning normal 3 days after the surgery
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Pain and burning sensation at the site of surgery is normal because the wound is still healing.the knee being a weight bearing joint ,you should b careful to not put weight on your knee for upto two weeks atleast post surgery.you can engage in light movements at your knee joint sufficient enough to prevent any contractures(slightly move your joints)the pain should subside in a few days.hope this information was useful.
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Dr.radhika
Pain and burning sensation at the site of surgery is normal because the wound is still healing.the knee being a weight bearing joint ,you should b careful to not put weight on your knee for upto two weeks atleast post surgery.you can engage in light movements at your knee joint sufficient enough to prevent any contractures(slightly move your joints)the pain should subside in a few days.hope this information was useful.
regards,
Dr.radhika
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