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What Causes Locking Of The Knees After A Knee Replacement Surgery?
Had a complete knee replacement 6-6-2017. Have exceeded expectations of in home pt. Do have to work more on straightening the back of knee . See my surgeon 6-26-2017. I feel like the left side of my knee is locking, I have no pain, but cannot lay on my sides. Am I just being impatient
Wed, 29 Aug 2018
Hi,
It may be due to some foreign body trapped in the joint cavity. You can consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. You may require an MRI scan for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
It may be due to some foreign body trapped in the joint cavity. You can consult an orthopaedician and get evaluated. You may require an MRI scan for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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