Question: I had knee surgery earlier this year (meniscus tear) and no matter how much I ice or rest my knee it's still really swollen (three months later). My physical therapist says that it's normal and I should just be patient. What do you think?
Dr. Hibberd's answer:
Swelling after meniscal surgery is common, but usually short-lived unless other injuries are also present.
Remember that you likely have other injuries that co-existed with your meniscal injury that were not corrected by surgery. Follow the advice of your therapist, and if things don't improve with therapy within 6 weeks of surgery, a repeat MRI, and orthopedic re-evaluation may be in order.
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