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I had knee surgery 5 months ago today i fell walking up to my house now the selling is back like before and my knee huts could i have reinjured my kne?
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You certainly could: as everything is a little weaker while healing from surgery. You need to get ice on it, get it up, put a firm bandage around it and see a doctor (ideally your surgeon) soon to see what's going on and what can be done. Good luck!
Answered 7/4/2016
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