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What causes extreme crunching under the patella nine months after total knee replacement?
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Not sure what....: ..."extreme crunching" is, but if that knee was operated on nine months ago, you need to see your surgeon for an evaluation.
Answered 11/23/2019
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Crunch patella: Likely scar or synovitis. Possible maltracking, loosening, implant position, noncompliance with stretching exercises.
Answered 6/11/2019
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