Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
ACL reconstruction surgery
Is it common to have stiffness and tightness in your knee joint after ACL surgery? How and when it will go? What steps required for it to go like heat therapy or anything else? Please advice.
Answers (4)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Yes its common post surgery stiffness as knee joint movment is restricted and to be strated gradually on from day 1
or due to pain you have not done knee movement or physiotherpy properly as adviced.
Only and only good dedicated physiotherpy AND your motivation to get your knee functional will help you.
( CAUTION - IT DOES NOT MEAN YOU NEED TO FORCE YOUR KNEE CAUSE IT WILL LEAD TO SOME OTHER PROBLEM) so it should be gradual excersies with physiotherpy guidance for 3-4 weeks.
If still it does not work for you then you need to get evaluted clinically and might need knee xray and mri of the knee joint to check any other problem is there .
Hope it has answered your questions.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+183
Plz see a good sports physiotherapist near u...plz call me
Next Steps
plz call me
Health Tips
plz call me
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Hello, For detailed discussion, history and necessary treatment, you can consult directly with me through practo
Answered
Flag this answer
0/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
It is common to have some degree of joint stiffness post surgery.
Physiotherapy usually help.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.