3 months post TKR - bruising all along scar

Bones, joints and muscles
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Hi everyone

I seem to be getting different colour discolouration like bruising all along my scar. New areas appearing. Has anyone else had this please? I haven’t knocked it so there does not appear to be any reason for this. 

Advise appreciated. 

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Hi! Bruising along the scar line shouldn't be unusual. I'm at four weeks post tkr today and still show some (fading) bruising. My PT was manipulating to get a better straightening and seemed to increase the discolorization. But don't seem to have any problems. It should just fade with time. How far along are you?

 

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Hi Melinda, I’m 3 months and it seems to be getting worse especially first thing in the morning. 

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Are you taking blood thinners? 

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No not for the past 9 weeks