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What Causes Swelling In The Lower Leg After Total Knee Replacement?

I am 64 years old and had total left knee replacement 1/18/17 and recovered fully. I am 5 11 & 167 lbs. Do not smoke, walk fast 1.5 miles with my dog every AM, lift weights 3 X week and swim 500M 1 X 2 per week. I eat healthy & am conscious about health and longevity. For the last week, my operated lower leg and left foot seems like it is swollen or perhaps retaining fluid. I am unsure if this is normal, as I live in Houston and it is now Summer and very hot, or is this an issue with which to be concerned.
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itis related to surgery and consult the surgeon about post surgical complication and any measure to be taken. can be venous obstruction physiotherapy is recomanded
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What Causes Swelling In The Lower Leg After Total Knee Replacement?

itis related to surgery and consult the surgeon about post surgical complication and any measure to be taken. can be venous obstruction physiotherapy is recomanded