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Warm and puffy

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chris71327
chris71327

I am 22 weeks post op of TKR of right knee. Two days ago (Thursday) I noticed a wrinkle on the outside of my leg below my knee. Woke up Friday morning feeling like it had a bruise but didn't see anything. By Friday night there was a warm swollen bump that had formed. This morning it's the same and starting to hurt. My recovery has been amazing and now this. Anyone got any idea??

I'm so scared of infection and am wondering if I should go to urgent care. Biggest problem is I had my surgery in another state so my surgeon/doctor isn't available. Any ideas or suggestions would be helpful!!

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  • Pepperpot68
    Pepperpot68 chris71327

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    I'm in UK but I would definetly go and get it checked out.. Sooner rather then later could be small infection and course of antibiotics needed.

  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX chris71327

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    I would get it checked out. Worst case is infection; best case is a touch of bursitis. It's Saturday...go to a store and get some AsperCream 4% Lidocaine. Pain killer and anti-inflammatory. If a doc says on Monday that it's bursitis, get an RX for Voltaren Gel...terrific topical anti-inflammatory.

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