Question 1

is it normal to have scar tissue removal in the knee?

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Yes, if its the only: Significant finding on the scope of the knee and if its causing problems, then removing the scar tissue would be the thing to do.

Question 2

is it normal to have scar tissue in the knee after having plica removal or a partial chondroplasty? what are the symptoms of having scar tissue in kne

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Yes it is normal: All surgeries heal with some scar tissue  the big ? Is how much and how "friendly" it will be 
generally speaking it is not so much the scar tissue in the knee causing problems as it is other things going bad and causing problems such as progression of degenerative process
some people recover very rapidly form surg and others do not occasionally it is apparent as to why this is so  others not.

Question 3

how long does or take to recover from knee replacement then scar tissue removal surgery?

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It varies: It also depends on what you mean by recover. If you mean up walking on your own without assistance  and no walker or cane  probably  6-8 weeks. Depending how badly you scar you may not need  scar revision but recover from that should be much shorter.

Question 4

i got acl surgery a year ago and i needed a manipulation 4 months later then 5 months later got a scar tissue removal. when i walk my knee catches. y?

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More info: I assume the acl graft was intact at second and third surgery? If scar involves area under or in behind patella this best explains catching. If it is in front of the graft, called a "cyclops lesion" that is a different story. Now you most likely need exercises for mobility of the knee and especially patella. Was it a patellar tendon graft or hamstring or something else?

Question 5

i had knee arthroscopic surgery removal of scar tissue under the patella. did a squat in pt and felt a painful pop in the back of knee. help explain?

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Bakers cyst?: Pain in the back of the knee after arthroscopic surgery can be quite a few things but a common cause is a Baker's Cyst.  This is excess swelling in the back (posterior) part of the knee that can occur after surgery.  A deep squat can cause the cyst to rupture creating the sensation of a pop.  It can cause calf pain.  See your medical provider to rule out blood clots and other issues first.

Question 6

what causes scar tissue to form in the knee? is it normal to get it removed? please help

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Injury/inflammation: Any injury or inflammation of the joint can produce fibrosis. Remov can actually cause more injury but is usually performed when pain is severe or impairs function.

Question 7

had scar tissue removed from my knee 4 weeks ago. knee keeps swelling up, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

"Reactive swelling": Are you walking around without a cane ????? Are you following your Orthopedist;s instructions? The swelling is normal after any arthroscopy! Usually a cane is recommended for a while!! Check with your surgeon!

Question 8

i had knee arthroscopic surgery 7 weeks ago for a trimming of my acl and scar tissue removed under kneecap. painful locking when walking normal? help

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No: Not normal really.  I would discuss directly with your surgeon and he will likely know the cause of your symptoms.  Hopefully will resolve, but hard to say with out knowing more what the specific issue is.

Question 9

what are. the symptoms of having scar tissue  in the front of the knee? please explain

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Tightness & soreness: Usually after injury & scarring, the knee will feel tight to flexing & may be sore after use.  If surgery or injury was involved, use of physical therapy may help free the knee to better movement.  I would see an orthopedic surgeon or sport medicine physician to examine.  Use of diagnostic ultrasound or MRI may be useful to identity scarring.

Question 10

what causes scar tissue to form in the knee?

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Attempts to Repair: Scar tissue results from your body's natural attempts to repair damage from injuries.  Immobility may increase this, and physical therapy may be needed to counteract it.  Your info indicates you've had some surgical procedures already, so your surgeon would be the best person to ask about your case.

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I had knee arthroscopic surgery removal of scar tissue under the patella. did a squat in pt and felt a painful pop in the back of knee. help explain?

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What causes scar tissue to form in the knee? is it normal to get it removed? please help

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