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I had both meniscus and bony fragments cleaned out from both knees several years ago, never regained any strength in my knees, still can't kneel on only one knee and can't squat, or rather, get up from a squatting position. is this normal?

Q: i had both meniscus and bony fragments cleaned out from both knees several years ago, never regained any strength in my knees, still can't kneel on only one knee and can't squat, or rather, get up from a squatting position. is this normal?

: It is not normal but ten you have had knee procedures. The responses to them in very individual. Consult with your team. You should also go to Uptodate.com and read more.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

It is not normal but ten you have had knee procedures. The responses to them in very individual. Consult with your team. You should also go to Uptodate.com and read more.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/4/2021

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A member asked:

I had both meniscus and bony fragments cleaned out from both knees several years ago, never regained any strength in my knees, still can't kneel on only one knee and can't squat, or rather, get up from a squatting position. is this normal?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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