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I have pain on patella (front of knee) 4.5 months post acl reconstruction?

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Dr. Zubin Khubchandani answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Very common: Pain in the front of the knee is a common problem after acl reconstruction. More so after a patellar tendon autograft. Kee doing your rehab.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 9/16/2015

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