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I am almost four weeks out of arthroscopic knee surgery and a lateral release, i am still sore, is it okay to continue to take the pain medicine?

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Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

I would transition : To Tylenol or NSAIDs. You want to get off narcotics ASAP. It will take 6-8 weeks to feel better after a lateral release.

Dr Michalski agreed

Answered 3/25/2022

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A member asked:

I am almost four weeks out of arthroscopic knee surgery and a lateral release, i am still sore, is it okay to continue to take the pain medicine?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

Dr Michalski agreed

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