Regarding rehab for ACL MENISCUS REPAIR

2026-07-05 09:23:11
My father had underwent acl meniscus repair surgery on 16th may 2026 still he finds difficulty in walking, cant bear weight on leg, sometimes the knee gets hotter and swelled.
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Ask the patient whether he has fever and/or discharge from surgical site. Occasional on & off swelling may occur after surgery due to increased blood supply but its important to rule out any infection.
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ice fomentation and physiotherapy

Answered2026-07-06 11:59:10

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Normal after surgery But rule out infection. Get him checked
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Consult a doctor
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Record fever

Answered2026-07-05 11:15:40

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Need more details.. surgery kind? According to your time line it’s not even 8 weeks acl rehab takes much longer .. unless you have any discharge through the scar it’s fine Swelling and raise of temperature are common during this stage of rehab ..just ice pack and continue physiotherapy

Answered2026-07-05 10:31:32

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Is he a diabetic? Since all and meniscus are injured better not to weight bear on affected limb for 6 weeks. Is it medial meniscus or lateral? Whether meniscectomy done?

Answered2026-07-08 15:47:19

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Ice therapy Medicines for pain management Rule out infection Proper physiotherapy Consult operating surgeon if problem worsens

Answered2026-07-06 06:15:06

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Better to consult with your surgeon and discuss the problems

Answered2026-07-05 17:00:24

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Share surgery details and mri

Answered2026-07-05 14:54:09

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