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3 months after knee plica removal untreated swelling and limited rest post op symptoms are pain, discomfort, muscle loss, creptus, possible arthritis?

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Possibly: You need to see the orthopedist who performed the surgery. Swelling means inflammation and 3 months postop this should not be an issue.

Answered 9/28/2016

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