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A member asked:

Had knee surgery a year ago to have meniscus removed, why would the knee still hurt pop and lock up?

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Dr. Gregory Harvey answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Recurrent tear: There is a possibility that you have a recurrent meniscus tear. I suggest that you have a repeat MRI with ia gadolinium(dye injection in joint). This makes the test more sensitive.

Dr Hadied and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 4/7/2018

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Several reasons.: There could be other issues within the knee. Or, you could simply be under-rehabbed. Check with your surgeon.

Answered 5/21/2019

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