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I had 2 arthroscopy, still limited opening, clicks, anteriour disk displacement wr .surgeon suggested open joint surgery. i am afraid. what are the risks?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Slightly more: All surgery used 2 be done open when i started practice, & infections were rare as they r with scopes. Main difference is more post op pain & longer rehab depending what is done.

Dr Weston agreed

Answered 9/27/2015

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