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Hi dr, i had acl surgery in april 2015. i have done all the rehab. however my knee continues to have effusion. what do i do?

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Dr. James Okamoto answered

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See orthopedist: If you are still having swelling/effusion a year after surgery, I would follow up with your orthopedic surgeon. It is possible that there is something new going on, because the swelling from the surgery should have resolved months ago.

Answered 5/25/2016

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A member asked:

Hi dr, i had acl surgery in april 2015. i have done all the rehab. however my knee continues to have effusion. what do i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Okamoto answered

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