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I had a knee scope done 3 weeks ago just for a clean up, and now i can't bend my knee past 70 degeees without pain and tightness. should i be worried?

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Knee scoped: Three weeks after knee scope surgery there is a possibility of infection or inflammation. If the area is hot to touch must see your MD

Answered 12/8/2016

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