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Had arthroscopic chrondroplasty & lateral torn meniscal repair 3 weeks ago. still have excrutiating pain. rebruising below patella every 2 days. normal?

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Let me explain: You should not have excruciating pain after three weeks of this surgery, check with your doctor may be you have complication?

Dr Harris agreed

Answered 2/16/2013

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