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A member asked:

If it is capsular tightness, what can i do exactly to get back to the full range of my knee after acl operation by 5 month?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

ACL: Possibilities include more pt, nsaids, Medrol (methylprednisolone) pak, possible scope releases and removal/correction of impinging tissues.

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Answered 1/1/2021

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