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I tore my acl and miniscis in july 2015. i had surgery at the end of july to repair them then in august i had surgery to remove scar tissue the scar tissue has come back forming a knot which is painful and limits my mobility what should i do?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Where is: the "scarring" you mention..in the joint??(Arthrofibrosis) or around the joint???? ( "keloid" ) In any case if there is a "knot" possibly a steroid injection will help...or surgical excision is needed! Your Orthopedist is the person you should be in contact with! Hope this helps! Dr Z

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Answered 1/3/2016

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