Question 1

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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 4

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 5

can scar tissue be removed after having knee surgery?

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Yes: Has to be worthwhile since it can recur.

Question 6

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 7

how long does it take to recover from a post op knee stiffness after arthroscopic knee surgery?

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Variable: 3-6 weeks usually depending on what was done. Go to pt.

Question 8

muscle loss after arthroscopic knee surgery?

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Very common: Quad muscle atrophy after knee surgery is very common and often overlooked as a continuing source of problems.  Several months of routine thigh strengthening exercises are needed post-op to return to 100%.

Question 9

how long before i can return to work after arthroscopic knee surgery to repair my meniscus?

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Depends.: Depending on what you do and what was done, your return to work can range from a week to 6 weeks.  If the meniscus is resected and not repaired, there are typically no significant activity restrictions post-op.  However, if the meniscus was repaired, typically this requires some bracing, protected weightbearing, and that may restrict on what you need to do to work.

Question 10

what is causing all the funny sensations down my leg after having arthroscopic knee surgery? can doing squat tear something in knee?

Accepted Answer

If it&#x27;s done right-: -after the scope, meaning while there is still some fluid present, a squat can cause the capsule 2 rupture,usually @ the superior pole or closest 2 your head @ the top of the knee. The squat compresses the volume of the joint space so the high increase in pressure in the fluid will rupture, usually @ a portal site. May discolor, but harmless unless fever, chills &amp; increased pain.

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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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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 scar tissue be removed after having knee surgery?

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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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How long does it take to recover from a post op knee stiffness after arthroscopic knee surgery?

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Muscle loss after arthroscopic knee surgery?

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How long before i can return to work after arthroscopic knee surgery to repair my meniscus?

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What is causing all the funny sensations down my leg after having arthroscopic knee surgery? can doing squat tear something in knee?

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