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A 47-year-old female asked:

I just had knee arthroscopic surgery about 1 week ago. i am having burning pain in the knee along with numbness and tingling in the leg is this normal?

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Dr. Padraic Obmaanswered

Orthopedic Surgery 21 years experience

Numbness not typical: Having burning pain 1 week after arthroscopic surgery is expected but the numbness and tingling is not typical. I would go see your surgeon and discuss in person.

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