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Likewise, people ask, is it normal to have bruising after knee replacement?

Bruising after a Total Hip or Total Knee Replacement is normal. For some, the bruising can be mild, whilst for others the bruising can be extensive in nature. After a Total Knee Replacement, some people may have bruising in the thigh, around the knee, down the shin, extending to the ankles and even toes.

One may also ask, why is my ankle bruised after knee surgery? It is common and normal to develop bruising of your thigh, calf, ankle and foot. Bleeding normally occurs after a knee replacement and this blood will track along the tissue planes of your leg resulting in bruising of the thigh, calf and foot/ankle.

Likewise, people ask, how do you get rid of bruising after knee replacement?

To help reduce swelling and bruising:

1. Lay flat and elevate your leg above your heart level.
2. Icing your operated area for ten minutes, 3 – 5 times a day is often helpful for managing both swelling and pain.
3. If your operated leg is swelling, then it's time to rest, ice, and elevate your operated leg.

How long does it take for bruising to appear after surgery?

Even some injections, especially those done at the lip area, can cause bruising. Bruises generally last seven to 10 days, but can hang around for as long as three weeks.