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Had lateral menisectomy and debridement for lateral poster meniscal tear. 10 days post op have pain at back of knee joint extending leg. that normal?

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Follow up: You need to follow up with the Orthopedic surgeon to rule out any post-operative complication. Give them a call today.

Answered 9/10/2014

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