ACL Reconstruction Health Feed

After acl reconstruction surgery, it typically takes several months for the graft used to replace the torn ligament to heal and integrate with surrounding tissues. During this time, the new acl graft is gradually remodeling and strengthening, but it may not reach its maximum strength until about 12 to 18 months post-surgery.
The strength of the reconstructed acl can also depend on factors such as the type of graft used (e.g. Autograft or allograft), surgical technique, rehabilitation protoco...more

Knee ligament laxity if you have problem in your legs then it might be due to ligament laxity where your legs would become very weak due to the old ligament injury and that should be treated immediately. Wear knee cap so that you will feel firm while walking or climbing stairs.
This is a general strain and for this you can follow these measures: one keep a pillow right under the knee while sleeping, next is you can keep ice in the painful area for about 5--10 minutes, if pain still persists ...more

Acl rehab exercises for when your knee is still fragile
here are three of the best (and safest) exercises to treat an acl injury when first starting out:
• heel slides involve the extension of the knee without bearing any weight. Start by sitting on the floor with your legs outstretched. Slowly bend the injured knee while sliding your heel across the floor toward you. Slowly slide the foot back into the starting position and repeat 10 times.
• isometric contractions of the quads are ...more

Meniscus injury a torn meniscus can result from any activity that causes you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, such as aggressive pivoting or sudden. What are 3 signs of a meniscus injury?
Swelling or stiffness. Pain, especially when twisting or rotating your knee. Difficulty straightening your knee fully. Feeling as though your knee is locked in place when you try to move it.
Typically, mild meniscus tears heal within two to three weeks.
What is a meniscal injury?
A menis...more

Hello greeting of the day. Can you please tell me which grade is this? If it is grade 1 or 2 it may be cured by physiotherapy ,where we use some machines and exercises but if it is grade 3 maximum chance for operation or have high precaution with physiotherapy. For the better prognosis you have to consult a good orthopedic or a physiotherapist they will definitely help you. Can you share me your reports ,i will guide you for further treatment. Get well soon.
Regards.

Meniscus injury a torn meniscus can result from any activity that causes you to forcefully twist or rotate your knee, such as aggressive pivoting or sudden. What are 3 signs of a meniscus injury?
Swelling or stiffness. Pain, especially when twisting or rotating your knee. Difficulty straightening your knee fully. Feeling as though your knee is locked in place when you try to move it.
Typically, mild meniscus tears heal within two to three weeks.
What is a meniscal injury?
A menis...more

The pain and discomfort will be reduced by medication, also supporting the knee with knee support stabilizes it.
But you will need to take to surgeons opinion about the condition of acl and necessity of surgical intervention.

It depends on grade of injury. Do you know how much acl was teared like grade-1, grade 2 or grade-3. Mild injury recovers with rehabilitation proframms only but major ones requires surgery.

Normally, it takes around 2 to 3 weeks to walk without crutches after the acl surgery. There are a few exercises that your doctor may recommend you such as swimming and cycling. These physical activities don't put much pressure on your knee and also help in quick recovery.

In the majority of people, the functioning of the knee will be the same as it was before the acl surgery. However, your knee won't be exactly the same as it was before the injury. You may feel some pain and swelling while doing physical activities.