What warning signs after arthroscopy need prompt review or emergency care?

Doctor’s answer

Fever, increasing wound redness or drainage, sudden marked pain, persistent calf swelling or pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, worsening joint stiffness, or a numb, cold limb should prompt urgent contact with the surgical team or emergency assessment for infection, clot, or nerve and blood-vessel complications.

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