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I had epicondylar release with tendon repair 4 weeks ago. my doc said the tendon was grey and there was grey fluid. why was it grey?

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Dr. Richard Popowitz answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Scar tissue: Tendonosis or scar tissue within the tendon could appear grey.

Dr Michalski agreed

Answered 9/29/2013

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A member asked:

I had epicondylar release with tendon repair 4 weeks ago. my doc said the tendon was grey and there was grey fluid. why was it grey?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Popowitz answered

Dr Michalski agreed

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