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Had knee replaced 7 wks ago, got lot of pain down the back of knee and if i turn my foot to the left, it's very painful. whwhen can i go back to work?

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Dr. Douglas Mund answered

Talk to orthopedist: Your pain is not unusual post operative lay but you need to speak to your orthopedist

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Answered 6/30/2015

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A member asked:

Had knee replaced 7 wks ago, got lot of pain down the back of knee and if i turn my foot to the left, it's very painful. whwhen can i go back to work?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Mund answered

Dr Minich and 2 doctors agreed

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