Is this normal?
Describe your symptom to get guidance.
How severe is it?
All symptoms guidance
Normal
Mild soreness
Normal — expected during recovery.
Nausea · mild
Normal — try small sips of water and bland food.
Mild fever · 99–100°F
Normal — keep an eye on it and stay hydrated.
Call your care team
Fever above 101°F
Call your care team.
Redness or swelling at the wound
Call your care team.
Knee redness or heat
Call your care team.
Wound drainage
Call your care team.
Unable to bear weight
Call your care team.
Emergency
Severe chest pain
Go to the ER.
Difficulty breathing
Go to the ER.
Fainting or loss of consciousness
Call 911. Lay the person on their side. Do not leave them alone.
High fever above 103°F
Go to the ER.
Calf pain plus leg swelling
Go to the ER — this can be a blood clot.
CarePont does not replace medical advice. For chest pain, trouble breathing, severe bleeding, fainting, or any emergency symptom, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
Call 911