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Hi, does the stiffness go away after knee surgery? it has been 15 weeks. it is on the front of the knee cap. thank you. from karen 08/31/2022?

Q: hi, does the stiffness go away after knee surgery? it has been 15 weeks. it is on the front of the knee cap. thank you. from karen 08/31/2022?

: It should eventually if you diligently exercise that knee as advised by physical therapist. Your surgery has been more than 3 months so the recovery seems longer than average but you will get there. Good luck to your full recovery.

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It should eventually if you diligently exercise that knee as advised by physical therapist. Your surgery has been more than 3 months so the recovery seems longer than average but you will get there. Good luck to your full recovery.

Answered 8/31/2022

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A member asked:

Hi, does the stiffness go away after knee surgery? it has been 15 weeks. it is on the front of the knee cap. thank you. from karen 08/31/2022?

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