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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 8/29/2019

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