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Had open knee surgery last tuesday & got my cast removed this monday. how do i get my knee to start bending again? it's very stiff & won't really bend
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Talk to your surg--: Eon as he would know best what he did and how everything went. At this stage, pain would limit your knee bending, but continue as he advises. Pt would be helpful, if he advises at this stage. Heed his advise. Pain at this stage, after the surgery, is to be expected. Good luck.
Answered 11/29/2013
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