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I had acl/meniscus repair on 18/12/2012 stil i have swollen knee when u think it will go and the darkness of skin where the cuts are, when will it go?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Wait: Scars take up a year @ mature, as # the swelling it will gradually go away as ur graft matures and u regain strenght. Occ.An aspiration is deeded if the swelling hampers ur rehab.

Dr Cohen agreed

Answered 2/3/2013

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