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Had left menisectomy 7/29/14. had pt, cortisone, euflaxxa and more pt . no help... why am in pain and limp badly after working 50 feet?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Arthritis: The most common cause of a failed knee arthroscopy in a 58 year old is that there may be loss of articular cartilage that cushions the knee; commonly known as osteoarthritis or chondromalacia.

Answered 4/1/2015

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