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Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 4, 2022 | Replies (32)
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I'm 8 months into a total knee replacement and still have swelling. The swelling is constant---it does not seem to be related to activity or anything else. I'm very active, but nothing unreasonable. Anybody have thoughts?
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I just had my 12 week check up. He said you have a lot of soft tissue swelling (Yup! It is about the size of a small cantaloupe) He said to give it a year. I also ride indoor/outdoor bike and walk. My PT said since I was an avid biker, my IT band was so tight abs contributing to the pain and swelling. I really work on stretching - like yoga.
I find edema massage helps - move from toes to torso; compression socks, elevation of legs and heel/toe "pumping."
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Hi @rickraleigh, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. 8 months post op is a while for so much swelling. According to Healthline, mild to moderate swelling is normal for 3 to 6 months after surgery. If you are 8 months out, I would check with your surgeon about possible causes.
When you have the swelling is your knee feverish or red?