I had knee arthroscopy for a torn meniscus 5 months ago. I'm far worse off than before I had the surgery. The pain is no better, and now in addition I have swelling that won't subside. I've had the fluid drained twice along with cortisone shots, which only last a few weeks. This is so frustrating!

I had arthroscopic knee surgery June 29th 2012. Its just about 4 weeks now. I am still having pain.. The doctor cleaned up the debris, fixed a torn meniscus, also did something to the plica band. I had a total replacement 2 years ago,that was a breeze to this surgery. After that surgery I was walking great in 3 weeks.. I just want to know if this is normal. This pain is so different from the previous surgery.. Has anyone experienced this?

I had arthroscopy on both knees four months ago. The first few weeks were great but as time has progressed there seems little improvement in knee pain or use. I have recently been put back on Celebrex, and anti-inflammatories but don't wish to continue on this medication indefinably although it really is helping. I feel looseness in the joint and my knee feels less stable. Hopefully maybe time is all that is required for my knees to get used to change.