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I am experiencing knee stiffness. i had surgery on my meniscus a week ago and its stiff and hurts a little trying to straighten it or bent it to a 90?
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Common: It is normal to have post surgical edema resulting in some stiffness of the knee joint only a week out from surgery. With therapy and time that should resolve. Consult your surgeon if you have concerns.
Answered 8/11/2018
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