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I visited lewis orthopaedics last year for a knee surgery. i am fine now, no complications ...but do i still need to get my knee checked regularly?

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Why: If you have symptoms, you should, but if your problem is fixed, why would you want to waste your time.

Answered 12/29/2012

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Knee check up: Depending on what procedure the surgeon performed this may require several follow up visits over the next year. A straightforward meniscectomy may only require 2 follow up visits whereas an acl reconstruction may require 5-6 follow up visits.

Answered 12/30/2012

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Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Not typically : Unless you have a problem. If it is a simple procedure such as a menisectomy i typically discharge my patients at 4-6 weeks. If it is a joint replacement you should follow up on regular intervals the first year and the every few years or so after that as needed.

Answered 6/20/2015

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Knee postop: What surgery did u have ? Typically if you have resumed all your desired activities and experience no knee pain or swelling you r fine and don't need additional attention( unless the surgeon asked for you to be checked at one year post op)

Answered 11/25/2015

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