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Hello, i had a medial meniscus repair and a lateral meniscitimy. its been 3 weeks is it normal for me to feel a little sharp pain when trying to straighten my knee, do quad sets and leg lifts. my knee is also still swollen. should i be worried?

Q: hello, i had a medial meniscus repair and a lateral meniscitimy. its been 3 weeks is it normal for me to feel a little sharp pain when trying to straighten my knee, do quad sets and leg lifts. my knee is also still swollen. should i be worried?

: I would keep exercises to a minimum. From your description, heeling has not been established. Ask Orthopedist to evaluate. Tell him/her what you have been doing.

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Dr. Daniel Berman answered

I would keep exercises to a minimum. From your description, heeling has not been established. Ask Orthopedist to evaluate. Tell him/her what you have been doing.

Dr Trantalis, DPM agreed

Answered 2/14/2023

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A member asked:

Hello, i had a medial meniscus repair and a lateral meniscitimy. its been 3 weeks is it normal for me to feel a little sharp pain when trying to straighten my knee, do quad sets and leg lifts. my knee is also still swollen. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daniel Berman answered

Dr Trantalis, DPM agreed

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