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I'm having surgery on my patella tendon and to file the bottom of my knee cap as its pointed and stabbing the tendon. how could this affect mobility?

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Dr. Gregory Harvey answered

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Patella spur: Initially your knee may be a little stiff but you easily regain mobility.

Answered 8/27/2013

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A member asked:

I'm having surgery on my patella tendon and to file the bottom of my knee cap as its pointed and stabbing the tendon. how could this affect mobility?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gregory Harvey answered

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