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Is arthrofibrosis a serious condition? does it require someone to have surgery to remove the scar tissue? my knee doesn't extend i am -11
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See below: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person. He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.
Answered 1/25/2013
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