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What Causes Scar Tissue On Knee And Inability To Straighten The Knee?
Yes, I had knee replacement surgery Jan. 7th and all went as planned. However have . The Dr. has said he might have to put me back in the hospital to break up the scar tissue. What does this entail and what is the recovery like? Thank you! Claudia Fried
Fri, 8 Jan 2021
Hello,
The scar tissue is usually caused by prolonged immobilization or local inflammation. The time of recovery from that is usually a couple of months.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
The scar tissue is usually caused by prolonged immobilization or local inflammation. The time of recovery from that is usually a couple of months.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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