My wife had rt. hip replacement sergury 14 days ago today. About 4 days ago she noticed a lump forming along both sides of the incision it was about the size of an apricot. It has continued to grow . Today we saw the surgeon on a follow up and he precribed a compression appliance ( girdle) wich we purchased and applied soon after we left his office. She has had it on for about 6 hrs and the thing has doubled in size now it is about 4 inches aroud and stands an inch high. We are about to head to the ER where the sergury took place.
Hi ! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. From the description of the lump post surgery without any pain and continuing to grow even after compression, it seems that there is a growing hematoma (collection of blood) or a Serbia(collection of serum) which is a known complication of any kind of surgery. You decided the rightly to go the ER where your surgery took place. I am sure they would short it out. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor.