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After 6 weeks of therapy after patella femoral replacement when i stand straight the back of the knee hyperextended and catches. any idea?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Varies : There are several possibilities, I would certainly let your surgeon know. A change in the relative tension between your extensor mechanism (which includes your patellafemoral joint) and your stabiling structures in the back of the knee can be one cause. Again, I would make your surgeon aware you are having this problem.

Answered 2/6/2015

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