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I had knee surgery about a year ago and since then i have had to wear a knee brace every day my knee hurts all the time and my calf stays swollen up?
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See details.: This is obviously not a normal result from what i assume to be arthroscopic surgery. You should not still need a brace and should not be in pain. Calf swelling can be secondary to phlebitis or the rupture of a popliteal cyst among other causes. Get a 2nd opinion. I would strongly recommend a new MRI if you have not recently had one done.
Answered 6/10/2014
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