How To Reduce Bruising After Knee Replacement Surgery

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Bruising After Knee Replacement Surgery

• The body does take its time to heal and adapt to
  the new joint. Pain and bruising are common
  symptoms that develop during this adaptation
  process.
• The bruising after knee replacement is not
  centred on a single area. Bruising may happen
  near the thigh, shin, toes and obviously knee.
• The bruising may also evolve and change colour as
  healing progresses, says Dr Chirag Patel, the
  best doctor for knee replacement in Mumbai.
• Though bruising is a common part of the recovery
  process after knee replacement surgery, it can be
  a cause of concern especially when accompanied by
  pain, scarring and redness.
• So what exactly must a patient expect after knee
  replacement surgery?
• How long does bruising last after knee
  replacement surgery? And how to manage to bruise
  after knee replacement surgery?

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Bruising After Knee Replacement Surgery

• With the inputs from a knee replacement surgeon
  in Mumbai, Dr Chirag Patel we have answered the
  above questions in this blog today. Read on
• What To Expect After Knee Replacement Surgery?
• Any healing process after surgery involves
  swelling, redness, and minor scarring to the
  body.
• Major surgery like knee replacement is no
  exception.
• All the below symptoms are common after knee
  replacement surgery
• Bruising
• Bruising is by far the most common post-operative
  symptom after knee replacement surgery.
• Bruising in most cases is purple in colour as it
  indicated the blood pooling in the area (Again,
  remember it is quite common).
• It commonly occurs in the calf, thigh, ankle,
  and foot because these are the areas where the
  blood pools in the lower body.

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Bruising After Knee Replacement Surgery

• Pain Stiffness
• Another common symptom after any surgery is pain
  stiffness.
• The new joint will need some time to adapt so
  stiffness is normal.
• Pain will go away after gradual use.
• Healing and regular physical activity will
  improve the range of motion and resolve the
  stiffness.
• Swelling Clicking Sound
• Swelling is the primary responsibility of our
  body for any major invasive action and knee
  replacement surgery is no exception.
• Similarly, clicking is another common symptom
  associated with knee replacement surgery.
• As the artificial joint gets used to the
  mechanics of the body it produces an artificial
  clicking sound which is nothing to be worried
  about.

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Bruising After Knee Replacement Surgery

• How Long Does Bruising Last After Knee
  Replacement Surgery?
• It normally takes 2-3 weeks for the bruising to
  heal.
• The bruising after knee replacement surgery
  begins to heal in the 2nd week of the surgery.
• When To Consult An Orthopaedic Surgeon After Knee
  Replacement Surgery?
• While bruising is normal, it slowly heals away.
• One must always take note if the discoloration
  doesnt subside.
• Similarly, other warning signs include swelling
  that becomes red and expands below the knee, a
  clicking sensation with sharp pain.
• This is when you need help from an orthopaedic
  surgeon.

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Bruising After Knee Replacement Surgery

• And How To Manage To Bruise After Knee
  Replacement Surgery?
• Ice is your friend when it comes to healing the
  bruises post-knee replacement surgery.
• But remember to not apply the ice directly on the
  skin.
• Instead one can use ice packs and frozen peas to
  use cold therapy on the bruising.

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