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The possibility of surgical releases/contraction knee capsular tightness, is it highly successful or what?

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It depend: The usual method is to try manipulation under anesthesia and physical therapy; if not successful will try surgical release the result from two methods is good, if the patient will be willing to work hard with physical therapy after that.

Answered 5/30/2013

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