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Knee surgery for broken femur + torn meniscus a couple years ago. still in pt but in constant pain but i take ibuprofen daily. why does it still hurt?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Femur & meniscus: If injury was intros articulate, may have irregular, painful, arthritic joint. Other possibilities include scar, verve problems, & soft tissue injury with pain.

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Answered 12/6/2012

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A member asked:

Knee surgery for broken femur + torn meniscus a couple years ago. still in pt but in constant pain but i take ibuprofen daily. why does it still hurt?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Michalski answered

Dr Khanna agreed

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