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First few weeks after partial menisectomy rom and strength were improving steadily. now at 12 weeks and it still swells daily so rom isn't full yet.

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ok: keep "plugging away" and follow-up with Ortho. Some patients may require another course of Physical therapy and rehab to get maximum benefits. Good luck.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/26/2014

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Dr. Tso Chen answered

Not normal: Have you made an appointment to see the orthopedic doctor yet? Need to make sure there's no complication.

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Answered 7/5/2014

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