- male
- 30 Years
- 14/08/2025
I had a knee injury 4 weeks ago and now it's really stiff I can only bend it to about 80 degrees. My doctor says I need at least 100 degrees of flexion before surgery, but my ligament tear is making movement tough. I'm doing daily physio is it really necessary to get that much bend before they can operate? Just worried if pushing too hard could cause more harm.
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A detailed evaluation will help decide the best course of action.
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Consult a Orthopaedician
Answered 14/08/2025
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