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Acl reconstruction.

2017-07-19 12:14:15
Sir it's almost 10 days from my ACL reconstruction surgery (hamstring autograft was used) and meniscus was trimmed as it had a radial tear in the white zone. Swelling is still there. Is that normal? How many days it takes for the swelling to go down.
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Pretty normal. Until it is hurting you a lot.
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Can use ice packs. but take care not to wet the wound.

Answered2017-07-19 12:17:05

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