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Does capsular tightness be cured by knee fluid injection and can that helps in get back full knee extention?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Capsule tight: If tight, may be unable to correct with just injections it depends upon cause of tightness/contracture. Pt, exercises. Nsaids, cortisone injections , laser/modalities, & possible surgical releases/reconstructions may help.

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Answered 11/7/2014

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