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I have sharp pains in my (l) knee when i'm walking and sitting. i had knee surgery last yr. it hurts where my incision scars are. anything i can do.
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Yes: See your orthopedist and have the knee reevaluated.
Answered 7/29/2015
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Followup with ORTHO: The Orthopedic surgeon who operated on your knee last year knows your case and your knee, can evaluate the incision scar. After one year the scar should have healed.
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