Question 1

can scar tissue be removed after having knee surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Has to be worthwhile since it can recur.

Question 2

i had arthroscopic knee surgery 4 weeks ago tomorrow. i had scar tissue removed under knee cap. now the knee cap shifted very slightly painful?

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Varies: Multiple possibilities.  Some scar tissue may have recurred and you may have stretched or tore it with what you are describing.  I would certainly let your surgeon know.

Question 3

can your tibia bone feel unstable? what are the symptoms ? 
i had knee surgery for acl trim and mensicus trim and scar tissue under the patella. help

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Yes: Yes, you can definitely have some degree of instability in your knee/tibia, particularly if you have an "acl deficient" knee.  I would not hesitate to discuss directly with your surgeon.

Question 4

why does my knee still shift and lock after having arthroscopic knee surgery? i had my acl trimmed  and medial meniscus trimmed. scar tissue under kne

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Uncertain something: Uncertain - may be something else not seen at the time of arthroscopy like a ligament. As.your physician

Question 5

how long does arthroscopic knee surgery take to heal? i had scar tissue removed and a acl lateral meniscus trimmed? but i did a squat and popped pain

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Varies: It varies, arthroscopic knee surgery describes the approach used, but not the exact surgery done once inside the knee.  Did you have a complete ACL tear?  If a meniscal tear is trimmed, recovery usually about 2-4 weeks, if ACL reconstructed then 8-12 weeks, if ACL torn but not reconstructed, you may have persistent instability.  Let your surgeon know about the incident you are describing.

Question 6

what causes burning pain in the knee, lower leg after having arthroscopic knee surgery 1 week ago? is this normal? scar tissue removal under patella?

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Scar tissue: It is possible that after having the arthroscopic surgery burning discomfort could be as a result of them having placed a steroid medication in your knee after your surgery.   It could also be at the sites where the portals were created causing  some burning in the skin during the healing process.

Question 7

can i used a silicon sheeth to help the scar from total knee surgery?

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Silicon sheets: There are those that believe that silicon sheets can lesson the chance of developing a keloid after surgery.  You will need to apply these sheets continuously for up to 6 months with no guarantee of success.

Question 8

i have sharp pains in my (l) knee when i'm walking and sitting. i had knee surgery last yr. it hurts where my incision scars are. anything i can do.

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Yes: See your orthopedist and have the knee reevaluated.

Question 9

how to break up scar tissue in the knee? is surgery the only option?

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No: Surgery may be required but some times the scar tissue can be loosened with physical therapy and exercise. I would recommend you start with evaluation with a orthopedic doctor and instruction on proper exercises.

Question 10

how do you break up scar tissue in your knee? i never had surgery just a minor tear in patella.

Accepted Answer

Vitamin E Oil: Scar massage with vitamin E oil or cream can help to reduce scars on the skin.  Scarring within the knee itself will respond to range of motion exercises and stretching.

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Can scar tissue be removed after having knee surgery?

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I had arthroscopic knee surgery 4 weeks ago tomorrow. i had scar tissue removed under knee cap. now the knee cap shifted very slightly painful?

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Can your tibia bone feel unstable? what are the symptoms ? i had knee surgery for acl trim and mensicus trim and scar tissue under the patella. help

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Why does my knee still shift and lock after having arthroscopic knee surgery? i had my acl trimmed and medial meniscus trimmed. scar tissue under kne

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How long does arthroscopic knee surgery take to heal? i had scar tissue removed and a acl lateral meniscus trimmed? but i did a squat and popped pain

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What causes burning pain in the knee, lower leg after having arthroscopic knee surgery 1 week ago? is this normal? scar tissue removal under patella?

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Can i used a silicon sheeth to help the scar from total knee surgery?

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I have sharp pains in my (l) knee when i'm walking and sitting. i had knee surgery last yr. it hurts where my incision scars are. anything i can do.

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How to break up scar tissue in the knee? is surgery the only option?

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How do you break up scar tissue in your knee? i never had surgery just a minor tear in patella.

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