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A member asked:

It's been 3.1/2 months since my arthroscpic knee surgery but still get swelling and sharp pain and a popping in my knee.when will it stop.

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Long before now: The pain should have already resolved. If it is persisting have the knee reevaluated.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/23/2014

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