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I had acl reconstruction 7 months ago. i am back in training now. starting to feel sharp stabbing pain behind the scar, worse going downstair. help?
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Probably scar tissue: You may have patella tendinitis or build up of scar tissue. Try backing off on working out, ice, NSAIDs. If not better you should have it checked out by your Ortho.
Answered 7/29/2014
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