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What Causes Pain In The Knee?

I had surgery to repair meniscus tear of the Horn portion. It also stated I had a meniscus cyst with a sprain on the MCL. I had the surgery a week ago, at least twice a night I wake up in pain and my wife has to help me straighten out my leg. The pain is in the inner part of my knee and extends under the knee cap. This only happens so far when I m sleeping. Any other ideas?
Thu, 14 Jul 2016
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Hi
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.
u are still in a very early stage of post operative period. these symptoms are generally normal till 10-15 days post-operatively as the surfaces and soft tissues are still in a healing phase and they are still raw now. give it some days and the pain will subside gradually. just to mention,be sure the doctor has prescribed a good analgesic in the night time. may be u can consult him and increase the dose of the pain killer tablet. try using knee brace during sleep as it protects the knee against any unwanted movements.Nothing to worry about.     
I hope your question has been answered.
If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.
Thanks,Take care,God bless.
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What Causes Pain In The Knee?

Hi Hope this message finds you in good health. I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern. u are still in a very early stage of post operative period. these symptoms are generally normal till 10-15 days post-operatively as the surfaces and soft tissues are still in a healing phase and they are still raw now. give it some days and the pain will subside gradually. just to mention,be sure the doctor has prescribed a good analgesic in the night time. may be u can consult him and increase the dose of the pain killer tablet. try using knee brace during sleep as it protects the knee against any unwanted movements.Nothing to worry about. I hope your question has been answered. If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime. Thanks,Take care,God bless.