Blog · Deborah Bateson · 28 September 2024
Aftercare
Swelling management after knee surgery
The evening puff — elevation, quads, and when a post-op knee needs the surgical team.
Symptoms and what they can mean
By 6pm the knee is a different shape. That can be normal. A calf that is hard, or a fever, is not a “bit of swelling”.
What we can do in clinic
We get the quadriceps working, we move as allowed, we elevate without turning you into a Victorian invalid.
Red flags and when to see your GP
DVT warnings, wound issues, or a knee that becomes suddenly more painful — surgical team or 111/999 as directed.
This article is general information for people considering care at Health at Hart in Hartley Wintney. It is not a diagnosis, a prescription, or a promise of outcome. If you have sudden, severe or unexplained symptoms — including chest pain, unexplained weight loss, night pain, bowel or bladder changes, or a new neurological problem — seek urgent medical advice (NHS 111 or 999). UK osteopaths are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council. Counsellors named here are BACP-registered where stated. Always check with your GP or insurer if you are unsure whether a treatment is appropriate for you.
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