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I got an arthroscopic repair of a lateral bucket handle meniscus tear almost four weeks ago. i feel clicking when i bend my knee to 90 degrees and its not on a platform or its not gravity bending the knee. pain is rare. is this a sign of failure?

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Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Unlikely: If your symptom is just clicking, it's unlikely to be a failure of your surgery. You should really get in touch with your orthopedic surgeon if you have any concerns. It's not urgent, but that is what you paid him/her for.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/29/2020

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A member asked:

I got an arthroscopic repair of a lateral bucket handle meniscus tear almost four weeks ago. i feel clicking when i bend my knee to 90 degrees and its not on a platform or its not gravity bending the knee. pain is rare. is this a sign of failure?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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