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Acl and meniscus post surgery
Sir its 6 weeks of my acl and meniscus repair surgery is over ,now can i walk without knee brace and crutches and start climb stairs or not.
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Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad
Orthopedic surgeon
21 yrs exp
Mumbai
Any decision for discontinuation of support or braces should be based on assessment of muscle strength.
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Visit primary surgeon on further evaluation
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Continue physiotherapy as advised
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
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43 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Follow the medical advice of your treating Doctor
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Dr. Pranav Mahajan
Orthopedic surgeon
15 yrs exp
Indore
You can start walking without brace if your quadriceps strength is good. Otherwise, there is a risk of re jerk over the knee which may cause strain over the reconstructed ligament.
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It would be better to get clinically assessed by primary surgeon and then decide.
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Continue quadriceps and hamstring strengthening exercises..
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