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Swelling in knee and ankle

2019-01-11 14:50:15
Recently I have undergone ACL reconstruction surgery and am daily doing PT and applying ice packs . How long will there be swelling . When I try to walk I feel pain on knee my therapist told me if there is pain then avoid walking .just need to know 2 questions - when will this swelling b end and is it ok to walk little after ACL surgery even if there is pain ?? Really appreciate for your help
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Recovery response varies from patient to patient. It will be best to discuss it with  the  surgeon who operated  on you.

Answered2019-01-11 15:14:18

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Swelling is quite common after knee and ankle surgery . It takes a few weeks to resolve. After ACL surgery I normally ask my ask patients to start weight bearing with the help of a single crutch for few weeks . You need to continually with Physiotherapy.

Answered2019-01-11 14:58:30

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