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Recently had knee surgery to clean up soft tissue as well as remove plica. surgery was 3 weeks ago and now knee catching again. what should i do?

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Dr. Daniel Solomon answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

See your surgeon: If only plica excision and nothing else in the knee it can still pop and click if a little swollen. Stationary bike would be good for you. And check in with your surgeon

Answered 5/18/2014

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