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I had medial meniscus tear repair surgery synovial plica inflammation and some cartilage damage 3 weeks ago i can't bend my knee is it normal?

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Dr. Hirenkumar Italia answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Medial meniscus tear: After repair it may need upto 4-6 weeks to get good recovery. So please continue therapy. If your range of motion stopped improving then you need to see your surgeon.

Answered 9/6/2014

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