Joint pain, swelling, tightness, and stiffness are the most common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Joints in the hands, wrists, feet, and knees are usually ... of a joint (knee, hip, shoulder) ...

Following total joint replacement surgery ... the swelling itself, in the leg, knee, ankle or foot, is normal and may be accompanied by “black and blue” bruising that will usually resolve gradually ...