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eight weeks after an arthroscopy involving: plica removal, partial menisectomy and fat pad resection i am still in pain and knee is constantly locking?
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Recheck: I suggest calling your orthopedic surgeon for a recheck.This is unusual and requires reevaluation ASAP.
Answered on Aug 29, 2019
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