Thanks for the video. I'm one-week post-op anterior hip surgery. The hip feels great, but my thigh is swollen, bruised & painful. Ice & doing my prescribed exercises are helping. Walking helps, too. It's frustrating, but I keep telling myself, “Baby steps.” Good luck to everyone

Thank God for this awesome video, I was literally about to go back to the hospital tonight 😔 unfortunately after viewing this i took the biggest deep/relaxing breath since they literally didn't tell me what to do if I get swelling especially on the foot. Thanks you guys are absolutely amazing.

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Hi JAY. So glad we could help you in any small way. Main reason to head back to hospital would be increasing pain in the calf or increasing swelling. Hope that helps. Stay safe. Thanks for watching and for subscribing if you did.

@jayrivera5446

3 жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs I'm actually speechless really don't know what to say, without over exaggerating I absolutely appreciate you responding back, in my personal opinion you're the real heroes only God knows what you guys see and really go through I will forever salute you doc's. If it wasn't for this video I'd probably be at the hospital , hands down this was extremely helpful 100%. Sure thing will do I'll subscribe right after this message please take good care as well hope your families are safe and doing well God bless 🙏🤝

@sappermade6012

Жыл бұрын

I had my right hip replaced 2 weeks ago. The swelling moved from my incision area down the side of my leg and now it’s in my shin feels like I have shin splints open it goes away soon

@bobs1356

Жыл бұрын

Shirley here, I did go to emergency so scared took attractive sound no blood clot thank god. The said the swelling g will go down elevating my feet past my heart.

Very timely as I am 10 days post op and doing well. Thank you.

@TalkingWithDocs

4 жыл бұрын

Hi g Dan. Glad to hear things are going well and glad we could help. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

what great advice.thanks to both of you.

@TalkingWithDocs

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Daytona dream. Thank you so much. All the best and thanks for watching

Your station is amazing! I need a left knee replacement and have learned so much of what to do pre rehab exercises, etc. Thank you again you are SO helpful! 😀

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that Madison. You are very welcome. Best of luck with your knee replacement! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

your videos are so very informative....thank you for all your videos....

@TalkingWithDocs

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Myron. You are very welcome. Thanks for watching and hopefully subscribing.

Thank you for helping me work as an medical interpreter.

@TalkingWithDocs

4 жыл бұрын

Hi p w. You are very welcome. That's pretty cool

@KatJ3st

3 жыл бұрын

yes OUCH means OUCH in any language ;-)

Awesome advice docs!!

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Alida. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Excellent advice as always, Docs!

@TalkingWithDocs

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Chryseas. Thanks for watching

very helpful since noticed recent swelling in the ankle, foot 6 weeks after hemiarthroplasty - thanks doctors (discovered your channel while in the hospital!)

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool julie. Glad you are ok now. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

Thankful I will have your videos to watch after my surgery.

@inthekitchenwithbubby7724

4 жыл бұрын

El Swift ///Watch then before!

@TalkingWithDocs

4 жыл бұрын

Hi El and In The Kitchen with Bubby! Thanks for watching and good luck

I am your big fan. God bless you for the help you give.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ifiok!

Hi you two. You look great. Thks for your videos. See you soon😊 Many hugs

@TalkingWithDocs

4 жыл бұрын

Hi SANDY. Hope you are well. Thanks for the kind words and for watching.

@user-vf3fg1gl7pMsSandy

4 жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs 😊💞👍👍

thank you guys. your video really helped.

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help Joseph. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

thanks guys. this video helped a lot.

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Joseph. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

Thank you for spreading knowledge. Respected Dr, please make a video on Cemented Bipolar Hemi Arthroplasty and physiotherapy management protocol kindly. Regards

Thanks so much for your info.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Great guys! Just had full knee surgery and yes have swelling that keeps me awake at night but doing what the guys suggest which is exactly the same over here in the UK! Love there humour and freindliness, which is a great comfort! Love from the UK>

You guys have great delivery, to the point short and sweet 😊 I'll sleep well tonight. Hip surgery undergone 13 days ago and I needed more info on the swelling. Great stuff! Hugs from West Australia. x0x

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Yay CAT! Wishing you the best during your recovery. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@shellyrgarcia2205

Жыл бұрын

Hi Cat... how's your hip doing now?

@catarsetrophy136

Жыл бұрын

@@shellyrgarcia2205 thanks for asking. With both hips done now, finding balance and overthinking every step.. was a bit problematic for a time, but swimming recently (taking the weight off my body) has helped big time. 🧜‍♀ xx

Hello, very much enjoying your videos. I had a severe laceration of the RLE with a 50% cut of the soleus. Thankfully, the achilles was untouched. Three weeks out and my lower leg down to the foot is still a bit swollen. I was very concerned until I watched this video. Unfortunately, I developed a popliteal DVT because of the tourniquets that were used to control bleeding. I am on ACs, but is the continued swelling also due to the clot? Thanks so much.

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ken. Sorry about your accident. And yes the swelling is related to the trauma, the healing and the clot. They all wreak havoc on your venous system. It will take awhile to normalize. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

Thanks for this video. Very well explained..I click subscribe💖

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Gorgeous. Thanks for watching

92nd viewer from Nepal. Thank you Docs for info,

@TalkingWithDocs

4 жыл бұрын

Hi voice of the voiceless. Thanks to you in Nepal! You are very welcome

Thank you for this

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome Marcello. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Hi guys still loving your videos. Can you tell me, after my hip replacement how long can i expect the tightness around the incision to last. I know its not the incision itself i think rather its the tendon knitting back together.

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gordon. You are very welcome. Typically it would start to loosen up after 3-6 months. Hope that helps. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

Thanks guys great information. I had hip replacement in my left leg however both thighs swollen with pins and needles needles type pain, I am a AF patient and on medication for this. Is this normal please

Thank you so much for this informative and light hearted video. I am 4 weeks post op from an open compound tib/fib fracture with a titanium nail due to a skating accident. I was really concerned about the swelling in my foot and this video really helped alleviate some of my anxiety. I am getting more used to wearing the compression stockings. Thank you!

Inversion table is what you were going for. Lymphatic drainage works temporarily, but I’m not convinced the swelling ever truly goes away...

@TalkingWithDocs

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mom2Boys. So there can be a mild amount of permanent swelling. Give it 6-12 months before the panic sets it. Thanks for watching.

Thank you for responding. Been waiting almost a year for surgery. I guess due to Covid, surgeries here are delayed. Very painful, any suggestions?

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Madison. Sorry to hear that. Elevation and compression stockings are your best bet. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

This is a very spooky coincidence. I'm in the hospital in Virginia Beach. I had a stress fracture of the right hip three screws inserted Friday to hold it together. I'm sitting in the hospital bed this morning looking at my swollen right leg and foot and you drop a video on the exact same topic, my phone is listening to me!

@TalkingWithDocs

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan. That is crazy. Sorry to hear about the broken hip but best of luck during your recovery. Thanks for watching.

@arlenehuggins2702

7 ай бұрын

I have a suspicious that Google listens

Just curious how long blood thinners are typically used after hip replacement? Thank you for your videos.

@TalkingWithDocs

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tracey. This has changed a lot over the years. We now use xarelto for 5 days and ASA for 5 weeks. Thanks for watching.

@KatJ3st

3 жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs how long till I can start HRT? I heard that blood thinners and HRT homones can't be combined? ASA doesn't sound like a big problem. I had way less menstrual bleeding when I switched from ASA to Tylenol!!! ;-)

I had a total knee replacement about 6 weeks ago. I have develop what my physical therapist has termed a floating patella and it tend to float toward the interior side of the knee when I make certain moves, Is this something that you guys have seen before and what are some of the possible solutions? At this time we are working on building the muscles on the interior side of the knee hoping that once those muscles are strong enough they will stabilize the patella and hold it in place. Any suggestions?

@TalkingWithDocs

4 жыл бұрын

Hi pj1000ify. Often after surgery the medial quads are weak. Best to work on strengthening and range of motion. Best of luck and thanks for watching.

Thank you docs

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome H H. Thanks for watching and subscribing

I had bilateral total knee replacements in both knees. I am 45. I had one in Aug 2019 that went fairly well in terms of rehab, swelling & mobility. I had the other Dec 31 2019 about 6 weeks ago , developed a hematoma and my recovery & swelling has been very very difficult. I am on disability currently ( I am a registered nurse) .. I am doing everything you guys are suggesting and the swelling in my right knee is preventing me from doing PT:(. I feel as though I am going backwards instead of forwards. How long does it truly take to recover from two bilateral knee replacements done within 6 months of each other? Maybe I have unrealistic expectations. I used to be an athlete .. incredibly active and this is depressing. I do love watching your videos.. your humor is everything and makes me smile when I don’t want to.

@munajedski

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Michelle, it can get depressing when you can't be as active as you want. Hopefully because you were so active it will help your recovery. Best wishes to you.

@TalkingWithDocs

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Michelle. Don't give up. Really focus on swelling reduction - ice elevation and maybe stockings if you can tolerate them. And obviously pain control! You will get there. You are very welcome and we are glad to be of assistance in any way. Thanks so much for watching.

@alissa4498

4 жыл бұрын

Talking With Docs thank you. The one thing my orthopedic surgeon has not suggested is the compression stockings besides in the hospital. I am going to order some now. Thank you for all the helpful tips:)

@shannonfurstenberg5648

2 жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs I have a fractured dislocated ankle a week ago. Surgery a week ago. I've overnight developed a red sore shin.... what would this mean?

Hello Dr W & Dr Z, please comment on what if anything can patients do to minimize swelling? Thanks

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alicia. After surgery it is really about ice and elevation. Some patients can consider compression stockings. Other than those things it is only time that will help. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

I really enjoy your videos especially now that 9 days ago I had a total knee replacement on my right knee.. I am a 81 year old woman in fairly good health. My surgeon prescribed pre-op PT which I did 3 weeks prior to surgery. After surgery I was kept in the hospital for an additional day because some of my blood levels were low. I was given Oxycodon and Tylenol post surgery. My discharge instruction said to stop the Oxy after 5 days. I found this odd because you always say use your pain meds. After discharge I did find the Oxy was causing confusion, but great sleep. So I switched to Tylenol. No comparison. Your video,I'm watching now focuses on swelling. My leg has swollen quite a bit. And it is hard. I take the dressing off tomorrow. I am doing PT. The therapist commented on the swelling last week but didn't seems concerned. Should the leg feel hard. I would appreciate a reply. I find it hard to contact my doctor without a direct phone number. You are stuck with a 1-800 number and you hear nothing back for several hours. You guys are great. Keep up the good work. Thank you.

One thing I am puzzled with. After a simple debridement, I got staph (in Australia) which PROMPTLY turned into SEPSIS. BUT ONLY my KNEE was VERY swollen and my FOOT, why would my leg (tibia area) have remained normal? I DID end up back in hospital where yes they confirmed sepsis. I wasn’t really worried at first because it was only my foot and my knee. Can you explain this? Thanks fellas!

Hey docs this is Randy I had my mako knee gone almost 4 months ago. It has been fine worked up to 133 range of motion. Been swimming walk a lot of stairs at work, couple weeks ago after swimming , knee started having intense pain if sitting down and raise leg level or getting up from sitting and sleeping. It feels like a normal knee that has gone bad and needs a tkr. Knee was great now walking is getting hard on new knee, seeing doc in 4 days any thoughts , knee really hurts now

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Hard to say Randy. Sometimes you can break up some scar tissue with activity that may lead to a bleed in the knee. Could be tendinitis from too much too soon. Get assessed to be sure. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

Hello Docs, my wife had anterior/posterior lumbar fusion of L4 and L5 2 months ago. The day after surgery she had a swollen, red hot foot and ankle when they got her out of bed. She has been checked twice for blood clots which were clear. In the morning it seems better and as the day goes, the warmer it gets (as she’s using it). Is this normal or is she on the path for crps which has been mentioned to her. There is no physical pain in the foot, just sensory. Thanks so much!

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike. Sorry to hear this. It is hard to say. If she has surgery in the front and back may be related the blood vessels that supply that leg as they are in abs around the surgery site. CRPS would be uncommon but possible. If that is a concern make sure to use lots of sensory contact and try to get in front of it. And if you have ongoing concerns get checked out again. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Jody/ I'm in so much pain but you are so funny. Love the humor. I'm not ready to laugh yet.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Ha. Glad we could make you laugh. Thanks for watching and subscribing

I had a total knee replacement at 11:00 am and I walked out of the Hospital at around 6:30 Pm with no pain. It took about a month to get back to normal walking for me. I was told that a hip is less painful and recovery is faster, I hope so because in November I'm going in for hip surgery.

#HiDocs. I had my cmc Arthroplasty in September 2021, now I am 10 weeks post surgery. My hand still swells a lot and my thumb is still very sensitive, numb. One day my hand looks close to normal with little stiffness in the fingers than the next day especially if I do something that moves that thumb too much my hand and fingers immediately swell up and get very sensitive again. IS THIS NORMAL?

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kri4u63. This is not uncommon for extremities to be persistently swollen around 10 weeks. If you have severe redness and pain get reassessed. The numbness is harder to comment on. Best to talk to your surgeon. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

Could I have developed a hematoma after anterior hip replacement? My hgb dropped to 8 after surgery (got 2u prbc's, ivf boluses, hespan & epi because bp dropped to 70's) no outward bleeding. Only lost 250mL intraop. Extremely swollen, hard, hot and completely numb thigh ( butt to knee). I wear compression socks religiously elevate and ice whenever I'm laying down. Temps spike to about 100.7 every night. WTH?

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ann. Yes that is possible. You are doing the right thing. The numbness can be related to the hematoma or possibly due to retraction during the surgery. Best to talk to your surgeon. Odd about the spiking temp. Deep breaths as it may be related to atelectasis. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

Hi Doctors, I was in a coma for nine weeks (17 years ago). I got a DVT in each thigh during the nine weeks. The DVT’s caused a lot of damage to my lymphatic system in both legs from the knee to foot. Swelling is already a daily fight. If I have the total knee replacement, should I expect more swelling than usual? Thanks. Love your videos. Where are you guys located?

@TalkingWithDocs

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Lorraine. Patients that have had prior vein issues will often have more swelling post-operatively. You would likely require slightly more prolonged anti-coagulation after surgery and would definitely benefit from stockings if you can tolerate them. Hope that helps. We are in Ontario, Canada. Thanks for watching and good luck.

@deksakitoma4723

Жыл бұрын

After i got swelling right foot also after gallbladder removal now untill now i got it !

Hi doctors. I had a mcl reconstruction, a donor one. I'm 11 weeks post-op. Since I've started to weight bare went down to one crutch, my knee is swelling up and very painful when I walk on it for 5 minutes. It's getting me seriously down.

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Hi BIG SMOKE. Sometimes as people start to do more it can cause more pain and swelling after different surgery. Ice medication and rest. IF it persists, get back to your surgeon for a repeat assessment. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

If Im literally not weight bearing at all, is boot or cast needed for jones fracture thats not displaced?

@TalkingWithDocs

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mario. Even without weightbearing there potentially could be displacement of the fracture due to the native pull of the muscles on the bone. The only way to know for sure is with regular xrays. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and good luck.

my injury is on right knee minor focal free edge radial tear of lateral meniscus and intermediate high grade chonodrosis of the medial patellofemoral articulation, focal high grade chondrosis of the posterior margin of lateral tibial plateau, do you think this condition needs surgery or do you think pain specialist can fix this thanks

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Hi lee. So it is impossible to answer that question. So the main indication for surgery is to deal with sharp stabbing pain that prevents you from doing the things you need or have to do. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

Thank you very much for the informative information 👍. Is it common after ACL Knee Meniscus Surgery for bruising to go down leg and feet (only a little) - Day 6 Post Op? I’m walking slowly and have been doing my Post-Op exercises more so today and noticed bruising. Thank you, Doctor’s for sharing🙂. Much appreciated. Happy 4th of July and have a wonderful blessed day and week ahead! God bless🙂.

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Emelia's Day In Life With Me. So it is not uncommon as the blood passes down the path of least resistance. If you have associated severe pain and swelling you should see your doctor. Good luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

@HAPPYEMM2010

3 жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs Thank you for your reply🙂. Much appreciated. I definitely was not expecting a reply, a lovely surprise!👍. No swelling, nor pain. Have first Post-Op visit tomorrow morning (10 Day’s Post-Op🙂), and am hoping my staple stitches will be removed. Again, thank you kindly for your reply and have a fantastic blessed day and weekend🙂. God bless.

Thank you putting on some compression socks now

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Alexandra. They can be uncomfortable but they work. Like Buckleys! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.

Thank you

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Welcome Tracy

7 days post op from a anterolateral approach THR, swelling slowly receding, but still significant, like a soft walnut under the top of the incision.

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark. That should slowly improve. If you have ongoing concerns be sure to contact your surgeon. Good luck! Thanks for watching and for subscribing if you did.

I'm heading for a total knee on March 10th. I was wondering if the surgical cement ever escapes and enters the actual joint and prevents it from bending? Also, how do you determine the size of knee joint to put in? I've heard a couple scary stories about the wrong size used. YIKES!

@TalkingWithDocs

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Janet. So while the cement is curing we remove the excess cement. Theoretically some could break off but that would be extremely rare. Regarding sizing, we template xrays ahead of time to estimate the size and then resize during the procedure. We have lots of every size on the shelf at the time of surgery. Sometimes knees are put in that may seem too large but this was likely in an effort by the surgeon to prevent a fracture of the femur. It can happen however. Thanks for watching and for subscribing if you did.

@janetizzo8186

4 жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs Great answers to my questions! I have subscribed and have learned so much valuable information from your videos! Thank you!

Thanks doc👍

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Most welcome!

Thanks 🙏

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome Amanda. Thanks for watching and subscribing

how do you deal with crps because no surgeon wants to fix my damaged cartilage behind right knee

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Hi lee. It can be complicated for sure. CRPS is a difficult problem. It would really depend on the location of the damage - if it was meniscal, it could likely be dealt with arthroscopically. Best to head to a university center with special interest in more complicated cases. Hope that helps. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

I am concerned about blotclots. I had a total knee replacement. Oi found a knot that's sore and black could it be blood clots.

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Melinda. Yes it could be a blood clot but these are thankfully rare. If you have pain and swelling in your calf you should see your doctor and get tested. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing it if you did.

Hello, I had total left knee replacement in 2018. Now have neuropathy in the left leg.My foot and lower part of the ankle swells as I go through the day. Both foot and lower leg swells..Both are down the next morning..I am wearing compression stockings, exercising too. Haven't gotten back to the pool since the pandemic which helps significantly. Any suggestions. Have been checked by Dr. Leg , foot, knee doesn't hurt...just swells during the day..

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Willie. Sounds like you are doing all the right things. It is likely related to your veins or lymphatics and compression stockings are often the only solution. Sorry you are struggling with this. Hopefully the pool opens up for you. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

I have a lot of ankle calf and upper leg swelling after left total hip replacement, i am told it is common. However my post op nurse said not to wear compression socks. So many different opinions. I am 9 days out

Hello Sir.. I had my Hip Replacement a year ago at the age of 28.. After series of rehabilitation, I still felt thigh, leg and now worst ankle pain amidst running... How would I handle these things?

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Hi LINA. Hard to say. May be coming from your back. Best to see your doctor and get checked out. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did

4 weeks i have arthroscopy, partial synovectomy meniscal shaving, and im on going therapy right now,I feel locking, hard to bend and stiff, swelling on my knee. I'm worried, I really Ned back to work

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ronald. That is rare. If you are still in a lot of pain 4 weeks later you should be reassessed. Good luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

I had part of my Hoffa’s fat pad removed during knee arthroscopy, so my knee is very swollen. My surgeon warned me it would bleed like a beast during and swell after. Currently doing RICE regularly. (I have a compression brace for the knee.)

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Good call Carol. Thanks for watching and subscribing

What about all the vessels you cut and cauterize? No impact?

Just had surgery on my foot/ankle and released 3 toes in this cast I’m swollen can’t even move my toes, my calf hurts hoping I don’t have a clot already,I’ve had one before when I got surgery for the fusion in my cervical.

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tamika. If you have ongoing calf pain and swelling you should get assessed. Best of luck during your recovery. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

Hi Docs, I had osteotomy on my left heel, with Achilles tendon repair, and removal of a broken heel spur. That was 2 weeks ago. Is it normal for my foot to still hurt and be swollen? I'm going crazy sitting all day with my ankle on ice. Plus, why in tarnation is the pain worse at night when I want to sleep? Thank you!

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Yes. May be swollen for 3-6 months

My mother had hip replacement surgery, and the compression stockings are causing her a burning feel so bad she is in tears, she describes it as if someone is pouring boiling water on her, her nurses said to keep them on. Is this normal? Also very informative video 👍

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Metal4You666. So if the pain is severe, you should get assessed to ensure she does not have a blood clot. Good luck to her. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.

I had a discectomy 5 months ago and have swelling and slight discolouration as well as numbness in one of my legs and my foot. I had a severely compressed nerve pre surgery. Is the swelling normal?

Thanks a lot

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Most welcome Tarun. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

@TarunSharma-zg1ts

2 жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs Hello dr I have a question.. my father had a minor bleeding in brain.. everything is ok.. but his feet starting swelling.. could you help me with this???

Doctor my father is diabetic pt and had occlusion in his right superficial feomral artery(PAD) and he undergo for surgical procedure by PTA before 3 months which they enter from left feomral artery and also had occlusion in right anterior and posterior tibia and undergo for other PTA but in this surgery they enter from right feomral artery , after one month developed bilateral foots , ankles, legs and sacral odema and also has numbness in his left toes , by the way my dad undergo for amputation for big toe of his right foot due to has peripheral artery disease , now he can't walk because his doctor banned him from move until he improves , now his complaining is the odema in both lower limps and the numbness in his left toes , is this odema normal and will disappear or not ? and the numbness may from odema ? He was doing tests for his kidney and heart and liver , all of them normal By the way , my dad when elevated his legs or when used diuretics was slightly improve , but if stopped the odema returns.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Sorry to hear about your father. The things you describe are common with arterial insufficiency and after surgery and unfortunately they can sometimes be permanent. Stockings may help. Best to discuss with his doctor. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

Compression stockings really work. There are techniques that make it easier to put on. I'm sure there is a KZread video on it. Also, they have some that are 'silkier' than most which make applying them even easier. Of course if a higher weight is prescribed than you may not have as many options as far as the material(?) but 15-20 weight I believe can be purchased without a prescription.

@TalkingWithDocs

4 жыл бұрын

Hi M Jedski. Thanks for sharing. And yes we believe they really work too. Thanks for watching

have you heard of Galvanism before? When im around a lot of metals, and breathe in micro metals, my ankle swelling gets noticeably worse. It’s like the circulation is a lot worse… Would this stop happening after surgery? Thank you docs.

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Not familiar with that. Sorry

For THR do you need compression 'stockings' that go over the knee? I don't see that type for sale anywhere. If so how do you get them on by yourself post op?

@denisemariner1235

4 жыл бұрын

Try putting a plastic bag, over your foot, then the stockings on over the bag. When the stocking is on up over the ankle, pull the plastic bag out of the open toe of the TED hose. You can try dusting your feet with powder or corn starch to help glide the hose on. Try inserting both hands, into the toe foot area, and open your hands wider, insert your foot, tug the hose up and over your heel. Hopefully post op, you will have some help!

@KatJ3st

4 жыл бұрын

@@denisemariner1235 cherers - but I can't bend at the hip over 90 degrees post op is the problem...

@denisemariner1235

4 жыл бұрын

@@KatJ3st ohhh snap!!! So sorry, you do need those extra pair of hands!😥😥

@TalkingWithDocs

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Denise and Kat59. Thanks for trying to help eachother out. Best of luck to you both and thanks for watching.

@KatJ3st

3 жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs you guys didn't answer the question :-) ...do most surgeons recommend TED hose post op?

I can't help but wonder if I should go to a different surgeon than the one I had for my ankle and knee. It was only a convenience to return to the same surgeon but after he told me I need to be on the list for hip replacement I start to think "Why did he wait so late to tell me that?" I've been living with impaired mobility, pain, some days agony, going on two years. Naturally, I've got thoughts of "Is he enjoying with glee to make me wait knowing I'm suffering?" Given, my neighbour fell and immediately got his new hip. He did not go through any longterm pain, only short term, before they did his surgery in an emergency situation. Question: Should I try to fall and break my hip?

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Brigid. So no. You definitely should not break your hip. It is possible that while treating your knee and ankle the hip was overlooked. Having said that you need to be comfortable with your surgeon so you can always go to someone else. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@jeanlives6032

6 ай бұрын

OMG NO GET 2ND OPINION

Shirley here, had severe swelling in both legs after hip surgery went emergency gave me water pills, no blood clot. Week later got worse kept 2 days had a hard time breathing, told the nurse see said I was just exhausted from walking from bathroom to my bed. Next day was sent home told me to elevate my legs. Fer days later still had swelling but could hardly breath. Kept me again had a lady internist she had ordered a echo gram and another ultra sound on both legs no clot had congested heart failure they gave me injections into my port to make me urinate a lot to get rid if water then by pill when sent home doing so much better. N I w seeing a cardiovascular Dr. To.

Hello I had bunion surgery on both feet. Had my right one done first and my leg and thigh have been swollen ever since as apposed to my left leg and thigh. Had my surgeries 4/5 years ago. can you please tell me what the problem is here. It's effecting my life. Balance wise one leg is weightier than the other, and I can notice the difference in size when I wear tight trousers. I'll await you're reply. Thank you so much

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Yvonne. That seems odd that you had foot surgery and have leg swelling. Best to talk to your doctor about what is going on - it may be a venous or lymphatic drainage issue. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

@IrishMadWoman

2 жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs Thank you very much for this information. If it is this, do you think it would be a good idea to have it drained? I kinda feel the foot cast they put on was too restricting after the op on my right bunion. On my second op for the same on my left foot the cast was a lot more freeing and this leg foot and thigh is normal. I am not overweight so the volume of both legs look different and feel different. Any advice would help me a lot. Want to get back to a normal life and move around faster especially for my job which is quiet physical. Thank you so much

My left knee is bone on bone very very painful and hard to walk on but my knee surgeon is backed up for months and now I have some swelling and pain from my knee and behind my knee all the way down to my foot but just on the one side

How long does the swelling last?

What about a csection? My feet’s, my legs up to my knees are super swollen. What can I do? I walk n I get super tired because they feel very heavy to move. I use epson salt baths buckets. My compression socks I had became super tight. My doc repeatedly says it’s normal but it’s frustrating. I have never had swelling like that after a csection. My shoes and sandals don’t fit. I can’t bend my toes. I did receive 2 bags of fluid before csection.

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Carla. It will likely just take time. Pregnancy is very hard on your veins so fluid will accumulate in your lower legs. Elevation is critical. Best of luck to you. Hope you are better by now. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

any reasoning why surgery skin cuts don't heal properly or fail too heal ?

My left foot as been swelling for over 12 yrs now it is not paining I am using compression sock what do you recommend for me to do thank you doctor

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Natasha. Often using the stocking is the only choice. If you saw someone about your veins they make be able to identify the cause and other potential treatment options. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

Shirley here, my first pre op 4 weeks doctor said the swelling in my legs and feet are common.

tks for the video...im 2 weeks post triple surgery..ie. bilateral (2x) inguinal hernia laparoscopic mesh surgery plus gall bladder laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery done same time , and right ankle/lower leg mild swelling....

Ok, so swelling and bruising is going to be quite significant in a posterior THR approach. Now I'm an older female so lucky me I get to bruise worse! A simple canula insertion for a minor procedure left a 8" x 2" wide bruise on my forearm that took 3 weeks to go away. So - be real with me, how bad and how BIG is the bruising/swelling likely to be on my backside and lower leg (and anywhere else) post op? Would taking arnica and bromelain be helpful? Does topical arnica gel help reduce surface bruising? Thanks guys, my surgeon and my surgical 'navigator' at the clinic are too busy in the new Covid world to answer my questions.

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kat59. So every case is different but typically there is not that much bruising. Not sure about the benefits of arnica. Lots of ice after surgery to reduce the swelling. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

@KatJ3st

3 жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs I am subscribed and recommend you guys to people waiting for THR all over the world. Many surgery clinics don't give much information or support pre or post op! On another note, I'm not sure what you guys refer to as 'not that much' as photo's seem to show some pretty significant bruising...??? Thanks for being there though!

I got swelling/edema in my lower legs and and ankles, and scrotum, after getting a clip put on a bleeding peptic ulcer. It's a very worrisome condition. Stressful.

Hi, I just had a PAO surgery. My right leg (surgical leg) is twice the size of my left leg. The swelling is only from the knee up. Is that normal?

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

That would not be uncommon Taylor. If you are concerned or if it is getting worse see your surgeon. Thanks for watching and subscribing

Hi Doctors,Three weeks ago I had an ACL reconstruction surgery.But still swelling on my foot ankle.Is it any problem? How many days the swelling will exists? How can I reduce the swelling??

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Anandu. This is common often for months after surgery. Elevation helps. Only concern is if you have calf pain and local swelling with respect to a blood clot. If concerned see your doctor. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

Hello doctors, Is it normal after knee surgery to have a lot of pain only really while standing up? My feet get really red and hot and my shin calf area also starts throbbing.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

It is not uncommon George. It should get better with time. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

is this info the same for foot surgery , 4 months after surgery ?

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Yes approximately

What about open heart surgery and all the fluids heart lung machine and harvesting a vein for bypass

2 weeks after Ankle surgery I have common swelling but what concerns me is the lower leg/foot gets more swollen and turns darker when I'm sitting down (not elevated) especially if the foot hangs in the air. Once I elevate it sitting down, swelling goes down and the darkness fades a bit. Should this be concerning? I suffer from varicose veins aswell. Thanks

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Hi DigiMatic FX. What you are describing is not uncommon. It will likely get better over time. Best of luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.

@DanielMartinez-ih3hq

3 жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs thanks doc

@mariposes

Жыл бұрын

Hello Daniel, How long after surgery did it take for the change of colour to go away. Has it disappear completely and back to normal?. I am experiencing exactly the same issue, it has been 6 weeks after cast removal and it is very frustrating for me. Would appreciate if you share your experience. Thank you in advance.

Hi, My wife just had left side total hip replacement surgery on 4/3/23 She was released on 4/6/23 She had pin and needles feeling on her foot and drop foot She did alot of walking with walker today every few hours plus her pain medication Now she does have a swollen hard calf muscle and foot just her left side It's not red, but she does say it hurts she does have her leg up???? Possible blood clot???? Thank you

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about the drop door. It is possible dale that she has a blood clot. If concerned we would recommend getting assessed sooner rather than later. Best of luck

What about standing and having both knee and hip in pain, it does stop after sitting. Hope you had a good a Christmas!

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Darlene. There are many causes of swollen legs. Sometimes it is related to fluid balance. Best to talk to your doctor. Good luck. And yes nice Christmas for sure. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

@darlenericotta7550

3 жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs does that cause shooting pain when standing, or just over use. I will talk to my doctor soon.

Last year in November 24 2021 had a THA on left hip. After surgery i felt good at recovery room started walking no problems. When i went home the same day of surgery i felt numbness on my left leg near my knee. Three months later i still have the numbness by my left knee. Is this normal? Thank you for your feedback.

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Desi. This can occur with the anterior approach. It may or may not recover. Should talk to your surgeon. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@vbBegin1957

2 жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs had the posterior approach. Any relief there?

my surgery was in october 2021, so with my removal of my rod and my screws, can i expect the swelling to go down at least some? why does it matter how long it would be in me before it’s removed for the swelling to go down?

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

The swelling will usually go down after about a year. Some of it may persist though.

Please can you answer me on a question: I had lateral tibal fracture, no dislocation, after 3,5 weeks my doctor took off my cast and told me to go to rehab ,no weight bearing for at least a month or two… orthosis -he said no need but I feel safe with it. I begun with some light workout but I still have swelling around knee cap but the doctor said that it is minimal… but it prevents me from bending my knee more or excersise more . I have pain around knee cap and in upper side of knee cap and not in the fractured area.. when can I expect swelling to go off or what can I do to reduce it ?7… I have fealing that my knee is stiff due to swelling and not because of a cast … What to do?

@TalkingWithDocs

5 ай бұрын

Often 3-6 months. Hang in there

@sonyap5757

5 ай бұрын

Thank you. 👍🙂

Very helpful thankyou I’m day6 post op. Total hip replacement RHS Just developed swelling in right lower leg and foot. No pain just puffy. I’ve been mobile for last 2 days. Didn’t put comp stockings on when got home....got it on now

@TalkingWithDocs

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

I got my cyst remove at my distal femur , done bone graft and i got plate and screws, its 2 months since my operation but my leg is still swelling and its very painful, is it normal sir?

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tomboy. This is not uncommon for 3-6 months. If it is associated with pain or other symptoms you should be reassessed. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

Hello doctors,I did an osteomyelitis surgery 3 years ago in my upper leg(I had frank pus all over my leg due to infected incisions),like since last year I've been feeling some pains in my upper leg and also it's getting stiffer up to my thighs, what do I do?

@TalkingWithDocs

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Toyosi. Go back to your surgeon and possibly have bloodwork, an X-ray and an ultrasound or MRI. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@toyosifonwon1022

2 жыл бұрын

@@TalkingWithDocs ok thanks I'll do just that

Had an ORIF procedure done on my femur 7 months in moving fine almost 100% but still have swelling is this normal?

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael. It is not uncommon. As long as the swelling is improving rather than getting worse. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

Before hip replacement, from so much inflammation on hip area, I had knee pain and lower leg pain especially calf and mild swelling. I always thought I had sciatic nerve problem. After the surgery, the lower leg pain including calf pain usually gone! They were all caused by hip joint and muscle inflammation.

It’s been 3 days since my surgery on my leg I have a rod in it and this pain is unbearable at times can’t sleep or anything

@TalkingWithDocs

4 жыл бұрын

Hi baybuzinezz. Sorry to hear you are having a lot of post op pain. Best advice is to get medication from your doctor, ice and elevate. It will improve with time typically. If not, you should be reassessed. Good luck to you during your recovery. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

@baybuzinezz9690

4 жыл бұрын

Talking With Docs they gave me Medicine it works for a little bit then after 5 hours it comes back I tried ice but it honestly makes it throb even more

@fs1512

3 жыл бұрын

I know it’s a year later but I hope you have recovered. You have my sympathy. My excellent surgeon seriously under medicated me after hip surgery. It’s important to get pain under control. You can’t cooperate with post op therapy if you are in pain and can’t sleep.

How long does swelling after knee acl surgery?.its been 3 weeks post op amd still have a good amount off swelling.

@TalkingWithDocs

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rahul. So probably 6-12 weeks. As long as it is not increasing it is probably ok. See your doctor if you are worried Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.