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What Causes Pain Behind The Left Knee After A Spine Surgery?

I have had two spine surgeries in the past 6 months. With that I have been off all my blood thinners. So my bones can regenerate I have a Ana blood disorder auto immune lupus. I have had strokes as well last might I had pain behind my left knee it radiated above and below. It seemed like it may be a clot. It got better so I could sleep it was fine today until just now it is kind of starting again.
Wed, 29 Aug 2018
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Hi,

The knee pain is not related to spine surgeries and it may be due to arthritis or associated with lupus. You can take analgesics like acetaminophen or Tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms are severe you can consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated.

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What Causes Pain Behind The Left Knee After A Spine Surgery?

Hi, The knee pain is not related to spine surgeries and it may be due to arthritis or associated with lupus. You can take analgesics like acetaminophen or Tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms are severe you can consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.