Swelling after operation

fReedom
fReedom Member Posts: 8
edited 28. Apr 2025, 13:09 in Living with arthritis

My ankles are swollen? Is this normal after hip replacement? How to I help myself prevent the swelling? I am moving. Should I be doing more physio ?

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  • alwayssewing
    alwayssewing Member Posts: 106

    Yes swelling is normal. Drink plenty of water, elevate your legs as often as possible when sitting . Exercises that help and can be done sitting or lying down, ankle pumps, so pump your feet back and forth . Ankle circles, circle your feet one way then the other. This will help the blood flow and decrease the swelling. Ice packs can help with pain.

    The swelling usually goes after a few weeks.

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