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Cramp/spasms in the back of my kneecap. codeine and ibuprofen don't help the pain. would the dissolvable screws in my knee be the problem?

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Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

See below: If you are having pain in the knee that was operated on, your need to see your ortho to make sure nothing is wrong status post surgery. Hope that helps.

Answered 5/18/2013

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A member asked:

Cramp/spasms in the back of my kneecap. codeine and ibuprofen don't help the pain. would the dissolvable screws in my knee be the problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tracy Lovell answered

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