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i have had 2 knee surgeries on the same knee. 2 meniscus and a lateral release. these were 10 years ago. i now have fluid around the knee and it is al?
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Dr. John Goldman answered
55 years experience Rheumatology
You need an evaluat: You need an evaluation. The fluid in the knee maybe not related to your previous surgeries but it may be related to some other process and needs to be clarified. You may need to see a rheumatologist or an orthopedic physician
Answered on Sep 5, 2017
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Rehab needed: Rehab is always necessary after any surgery. Needs tobe checked. Shouldn't have that much pain. Likely need mri.
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Couple things: It could be arthritic pain it could be patellafemoral pain syndrome. Depends where pain is. U need to do quad and vmo exercises. See if improving ... Read More
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No : No need to go jumping to conclusions without first having the proper information . . .
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Either: It may be healed and you are feeling scar tissue. It may be a new injury. Remember, surgery tries to correct an anatomical problem, but it cannot gu ... Read More
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