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tkachev
tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
I am 20 days post op THR and my leg looks quite swollen from the knee to the hip. I think the hospital said it would be swollen for about 30 days afterwards but i am not sure if i heard them correctly as i was in recovery at the time. I am not worried about it but would welcome some advice.
Regards

Tkachev.
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  • helpline_team
    helpline_team Posts: 3,464
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello
    A certain amount of swelling would be normal after a total hip replacement and should gradually subside but if this swelling is increasing or the leg is looking red or hot to touch please contact your doctor.
    Best wishes
    Val
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thankyou Val,

    I am not seeing my surgeon until 7 Sept and I didnt know who to ask apart from this site.
    I will keep an eye on it.
    Many thanks
    Tkachev
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein