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Swelling and stiffness, 3 years after total knee replacement
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Why would ankle and leg swell after 4 years TKR. Knee has always felt swollen from beginning
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I have had 4 TKR and that sounds like a circulatory issue and I would sure have it checked to find out!! I just had the spacer replaced for a larger one and they secured it w a peg to keep it from dislocating! But I have EDSh. So it’s always something weird! But you go and be a proactive self-advocate! You are worth it!!!
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Hello @vjb and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. This sounds concerning. I wonder what your doctor said about the sensation of your knee having always felt swelling even after recovery or if you had it checked?
Members like @mscan7 @eeppeerr88 have shared that they have experienced swelling long after surgery and may be able to come in and share more with you on their journey. While we wait for members to join, I wanted to share this information in case it is helpful:
" A swollen knee may be the result of trauma, overuse injuries, or an underlying disease or condition. To determine the cause of the swelling, your …" — Swollen knee – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/swollen-knee/symptoms-causes/syc-20378129
Swelling of any sort seems like a reasonable time to be seen again, even after four years. After all, this could be something related or unrelated to that surgery. Is it possible to call to get an appointment soon?