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My surgery was done on 17th feb of mpfl reconstruction. I am still wearing braces with no pressure on that knee while walking. I want to know for how long we have to walk with braces and what is the total recovery time?

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Usually we allowed knee range of exercises upto 30 degrees right from the next day with brace and non weight bearing to protect the graft. After 2 weeks knee movements increase to 60 then 90 gradually ... Read More

Sir I had done my ACL Reconstruction in rt knee 3 weeks back I had a pain on my skin when touches it at only left side of my right leg from above knee to ankle. Is that normal sir.

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Yes it's normal as you are in healing phase and it will settle down in next 3-4 weeks Kindly consult if pain increases or any other problem... Thank you ... Read More

I had gone through ACL RECONSTRUCTION of knee 8 years back,again now doctors r telling for re-operation of same knee after seeing my latest MRI. Can i get remedy by avoid re-operation by any other means/ therapy/physiotherapy/Ayurvedic treatment/Kerala massage etc etc...

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Need for surgery depends in what symptoms you have. If there is pain and/or instability feeling, then you may need surgery. Proper rehabilitation with good physiotherapy for a few months can be tried. ... Read More

Today is day 10 post my ACL reconstruction using hamstring autograft. Progress has been good overall till now and my only medication now is Naprosin 250 mg. I am on a single forearm crutch now, and doing PT as advised. Knee extension has restored almost completely but there is hamstring pain even with a 10 degree knee curl. Is it normal? Also, I am

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Don't worry, you will gain knee Rom in few weeks, I recommend you do some ice fomentation twice a day, continue your physio plan. If your pain is more you may add tab crocin also. ... Read More

I've gone for acl reconstruction surgery one month ago and want a diet plan for faster recovery of my knee and also want some diet tips in diet plan for weight loss

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Take high protein and fiber rich foods as your body need to recover.take fresh fruits and vegetables a lot. Take all milk and milk products, eggs, pulses, sprouts, nuts, tofu, rajmah, chole, soyabean, ... Read More

2 years ago I had ACL reconstruction done on my left knee. I found out this year that the reconstruction is coming apart and causing lots of pain. What do I do?

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Need to know if your previous ACLR has failed . If not you would mainly quadriceps strengthening exercises. ... Read More

When can I walk after pcl reconstruction and how much time to take recovery pain

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You can start walking within 7- 10 days however the movement of joint can be started. Within zero start Start walking with partial weight bearing Start the movement of joint. Visit the Physiotherapi ... Read More

I'm post op 8 days of mpfl surgery. Whenever i remove my knee brace in morning after sleeping my leg feels stiff. Im worried about my ROM. In these 8 days im able to bend my only 20 degrees is it normal?

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Should follow instructions of your operating surgeon as no other knows what protocol to be followed after his surgery, but otherwise stiffness is common after any surgery , so must take ample NSAIDs f ... Read More

I had a acl reconstruction on the 31st and my knee has bled a little bit every day. Is this normal and when should the bleeding completely stop

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• Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain ... Read More

Sir/mam, I have done acl reconstruction, and now 4monts complete, give some excersise names for knee stronger, I have do cycling per day 10km

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Plz find a good manual physiotherapist who has experience in sports and see him ... Read More

It's been 6 weeks about revision acl reconstruction has done getting pain with clicks and loud pop sonds coming from medial side of the knee. In every step while shifting weight from operated knee to another knee in walking. I was just started walking without brace and walker from 4 days

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Follow ur operating surgeon advice. Don't do anything urself. ... Read More

Sir I had the revision acl reconstruction with Prtellar tendon graft from my un-injured knee 6 weeks back (no LET and meniscus repair) done due to tunnels mal position in first surgery (1st surgery done 2 years back). 1. I started weight bearing walking from 3 days I'm getting sharp pain at anterior medial corner with click and loud pop up while

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Kindly visit the clinic for final opinion. ... Read More

9 months back I had a ACL reconstruction still I am getting the pain and regular sounds from the knee but there is no instability due to that I am not able to even jogging. Because of that I was taken the MRI recently it shows " Mild anterior tibial translation with degeneration and ACL graft laxity". Now what should I do is that curable with physi

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Need to clinical evaluation ... Read More

Hi, how long does cataract surgery take. And what is recovery period? Thank you in advance.

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With in 20 minutes,we can complete the surgery. With in a Month, complete recovery will be present. ... Read More

I had ACL Reconstruction 3 months back I'm getting grinding sensation while straighten my knee every time is that normal sir. And also getting sound and movement while doing varus stress test it's positive.

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Results of ACL Surgery depend a lot on your post operative rehabilitation program. Proper physiotherapy and guided program is a must for best results. Kindly follow the advise and do proper physiother ... Read More

My ACL Reconstruction has done 8 weeks back still my flexion is 90 degrees only and got full extension what should I do.

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Physiotherapy.... Physiotherapy..... Physiotherapy Post operative first 3 weeks are very important for good range of motion. ... Read More

I had undergone ACL RECONSTRUCTION 5 weeks back my incisions site was dried now a bubble came(watery) and burst while draining by pressing a clear liquid then after blood came and a white thread like thing was came is that ok sir.

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Kindly go back to the doctor who operated on you. Don't neglect it. It can be dangerous. ... Read More

I'm getting pain when touches at ankle ball from a week after 3 weeks of ACL Reconstruction and the clear thin liquid comes from the wound of the incisions after 3 weeks of ACL Reconstruction. My knee flexation is 60 degrees on CPM can know the reason.

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Consult your treating doctor or Consult me search browse on goggle practo Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise Government Retired chandigarh heal ... Read More

A clear liquid (water like) comes from my removed stitches after 3 weeks of ACL Reconstruction and Lateral meniscus repair when I am on CPM that has been out. is that normal.

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Liquid coming out from the operated site should be taken seriously. Kindly go to the doctor who operated on you. ... Read More

How to proceed after ACL reconstruction surgery? I'll be undergoing ACL reconstruction soon and my friend also had the surgery a few months ago but somehow he contracted an infection after the surgery so he had to undergo the surgery again and because of that he still has problems in walking, climbing stairs etc. Should I be worried?

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Infection is a complication that can occur after any surgery though the chance of contracting it in an arthroscopy case is very less. The doctors take necessary precautions to avoid that, still the ri ... Read More

Doctor recommended ACL reconstruction. Chronic tear ACL. Is there any way to recover it without operation? Or the operation is needed?

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You need ACL reconstruction for sure to restore natural movement of the knee. It will help restore kinematics of the knee and prevent early osteoarthritis development. ... Read More

I have undergone ACL reconstruction 2 month back Is there any complications if i do icing my operated knee

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It depends on your pain sensitivity and operated surgeon opinion ... Read More

I have my ACL reconstruction 3 week back but still I am using knee brace and Walker for walking.i can not able to walk without this. Should I go for physiotherapy.

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do MRI knee and apply dynamic knee brace ... Read More

Hi, I got my ACL reconstruction done on 15th Nov(2+ months now) with hamsteing autograft. The recovery looked fine up untill now with little pain and stiffness here and there. I have around 95% passive knee flexion now and around 80-90% active flexion while sitting. The recovery till now looked ok with little pain here and there. But from past few

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Doctor I had done Acl reconstruction surgery Feb 2021. It's been 9 months I don't have confidence to stand. When I stand for toolong I feel my knee getting lock.After standing for 5 minutes both knee pains. There is pain while walking in the knee cap. I show another orthopedics they say I have psychological problem chemical imbalance and I need to

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ... Read More

I had osteotomy of my right knee on 2nd July as I had knock knees. Now after more than 11 weeks doctors removed slab and told me to slowly bend my knee day by day . Please tell me how can I bend my knee easily as I am feeling tightness and pain while bending my knees.

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Hi Consult directly with me through Practo for detail discussion, history , treatment plan and prescription. Here u can chat or can do audio or video call . Click on this link and get connected wi ... Read More

I had knock knee osteotomy of right knee on 2nd July. Today after more than 10 weeks,doctors removed the slab . Now doctors told me to slowly bend knee day by day and also told some physiotherapy exercises. How can I care my knee after removal of slab,is it normal to have pain while bending my knee after 10-11 weeks of surgery? Please help me to kn

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Union at the osteotomy site must be confirmed before Wright bearing is done. Then knee movements must be worked on gradually. ... Read More

Is there any medicine available in the market which will speed up the recovery of capsular reconstruction?

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Dear Doctor, Please suggest food which helps in Collagen reconstruction and helps to maintain collagen in the body , or helps in Collagen production. And food which inhibits collagen production ??

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Hi When your body makes collagen, it combines amino acids — nutrients you get from eating protein-rich foods, like beef, chicken, fish, beans, eggs and dairy products. The process also requires ... Read More

Hi I have undergone ACL reconstruction & meniscus repair in the month of March 2020. Its been 6 months now. My question is, I still have little swelling on my knee and little pain while folding leg, However I can make full moment of that knee. I just want to know if it is normal to have little pain and swelling on knee after 6 month of surgery

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It is normal thing no need to worry about it. If you are doing exercises regularly there can be some what pain. But need exercises regularly. Apply ice pack for swelling. ... Read More

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