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What Causes Stiffness In My Knee After Arthroscopy?
hi, m 31.i had right knee arthrosocpy one month ago.still there is stiffness in knee.when i do knee bend and knee straoght excercise and stand up my knee got relaxed.but immidiatly after that when i start to walk just two steps knee again got heavy and stiff.in morning the stiffness is more.when i do knee pressing excercise i feel something odd goinh in knee.sometimes after knee straight excr when i put dwn the knee some noise is comming out of it.surgon says recovery is good n u ll be okay in ew days.but i dont feel that much good.pls help
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Hello,
The stiffness in the knee can be due to a mild decrease in the joint lubricants. You can start with supplements like Glucosamine and regular exercises for relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
The stiffness in the knee can be due to a mild decrease in the joint lubricants. You can start with supplements like Glucosamine and regular exercises for relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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