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I've had 4 knee surgeries. in the last 6 months when i bend the knee that is injured into a pigeon pose (basically an angled bend) i have severe pain?
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Consultation: You may need to ice it or it may be a matter of healing. Talk to your surgeon to determine the best course of action or healing time.
Answered 8/3/2014
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Meniscal tear: I am not familiar with a pigeon pose, but if this pose is achieved by bending your knee and rotating your hip out with thigh crossing a midline - this is called Lachman's test. Usually indicative of medial meniscal tear
Answered 8/3/2014
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