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Bilateral lr's and arthroscopies, 5wks post cannot bend my knee past 65degrees and can't straighten it without pain in central patella, is this normal

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Dr. John Grobman answered

Therapy?: Should be in therapy at this point, if not coming along need to check with your surgeon. Depends on swelling, etc.

Answered 4/28/2017

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A member asked:

Bilateral lr's and arthroscopies, 5wks post cannot bend my knee past 65degrees and can't straighten it without pain in central patella, is this normal

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Grobman answered

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