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What Causes Intermittent Pain In The Knee After An Arthroscopic Knee Surgery?

Posted on Mon, 13 Feb 2017

Question: Had arthscopic knee surgery four months ago. Sine then still have discomfort in knee but also have occasional pain below knee on outside of leg and indention in outside of leg near calf

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
MRI of knee is recommended to look for underlying pathology

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to health care magic, I have gone through your question and photograph you have attached with it very diligently and I really appreciate your concern.

At the outset, I would like further information for better assessment of the condition like --

Why have you undergone for the arthroscopy ?
Have you taken any treatment for this occasional pain ?
Any aggravating or relieving factor if you can identify, if any ?

I would advise you to go for an MRI knee to look for any underlying pathology for the pain and discomfort in knee.

Indentation you have asked about, is a normal phenomenon, a gap between two different muscles so you need not to worry about this.

Hope this answers your question please feel free to ask for follow up question I will be happy to help you.

Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (4 hours later)

1. Had surgery to clean up cartludge and polished knee cap. No arthritis found
2. Take advil for pain
3. Discomfort going up and down stairs. Not pain like but stiffness
4. Could it still be healing after 4 months
5. Have good range of motion however

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Healing continues till 4-6 months and even more

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome again.

Healing after arthroscopy may take 4-6 months or even more.

I would advise you for physiotherapy and hamstrings exercises under supervision of physiotherapist.

For better assessment of the condition and to see for state of healing, you should go for an MRI knee after discussing with your doctor.

Hope this answers your question please feel free to ask for follow up question I will gladly answer you.
Best wishes

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng