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What Causes Swelling And Stiffness In Knee In Spite Of Knee Scope Surgery?

I had knee scope surgery 10 years ago where the miniscus covering the upper thigh bone joint in the knee was removed as it had formed a lose flap, the flap was removed. My knee now feels swollen, and pressured with not much pain and very stiff. What might be the issue?
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling and stiffness in knee in spite of knee scope surgery 10 years ago . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like injuries , tendinitis , arthritis , gout , bursitis and chondromalacia .I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may examine physically , order x -ray , CT scan , MRI to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may five steroid injection , prescribe anti inflammatory , methotrexate , drain the site if infection is there , give hyaluronic acid injection or recommend partial or complete knee replacement knee replacement surgery . For now apply warm compresses to knee , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Swelling And Stiffness In Knee In Spite Of Knee Scope Surgery?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling and stiffness in knee in spite of knee scope surgery 10 years ago . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like injuries , tendinitis , arthritis , gout , bursitis and chondromalacia .I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may examine physically , order x -ray , CT scan , MRI to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may five steroid injection , prescribe anti inflammatory , methotrexate , drain the site if infection is there , give hyaluronic acid injection or recommend partial or complete knee replacement knee replacement surgery . For now apply warm compresses to knee , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari