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I need a orthopedic to answer this question. i had a chondroplasty done about 1 year ago. now my knee cap seems to get stuck in the up position locks ?
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Likely irritation: Start straight leg raises and avoid bent to straight exercises, squatting, knee extensions. Nsaid may help also.
Answered 6/6/2013
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Chondroplasty is not: a cure but a temporary procedure to relieve the present symptoms of a progressive disease process.
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