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My mother had arthroscopy done for her right knee and now feels cutting/burning pain in the upper knee area. is this reflex sympathetic dystrophy?

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Dr. David Rosenfeld answered

Maybe: Sounds like neuropathy of some nature. Could be early crps (rsd). She needs to flow up with the doctor that did the surgery.

Dr Lovell agreed

Answered 6/14/2013

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A member asked:

My mother had arthroscopy done for her right knee and now feels cutting/burning pain in the upper knee area. is this reflex sympathetic dystrophy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Rosenfeld answered

Dr Lovell agreed

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