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Six weeks post op medial meniscus surgery and loose body removal. having severe pain behind knee (7 out of 10). what do you think is going on?

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Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

Many things possible: Could be just a reaction to overusing it too soon, but the location makes us also worry about blood clot--GET IT CHECKED TONIGHT!!!!!

Answered 1/10/2017

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A member asked:

Six weeks post op medial meniscus surgery and loose body removal. having severe pain behind knee (7 out of 10). what do you think is going on?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

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