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Aftr 2yrs of patella operation, my son's leg bcame slimmer than d othr.why is it so?is it crucial not 2 fall down again while playing?shldn't he kneel?
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Slimmer leg: He has disuse atrophy of the operated leg he needs physical therapy to build the muscle up again.
Answered 12/20/2013
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