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Knee pain hindering rehab post surgery
I have had ACL reconstruction surgery 6 days back with my hamstring graft. There is a lot of pain around the knee particularly on the tibial side which is hindering my PT sessions. I am on post-op medication from my orthopedic surgeon but still exercises are extremely tough to perform, especially leg raises. I am currently getting only a 15-20 degree bend in my knee, beyond which there is sharp shooting pain. I am able to achieve almost full knee extension though. How will I get my knee to bend more? Will this pain get better in 2 more weeks? Should I continue PT even if there is pain or Should I rest for a week or two till the pain subsides?
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Ms. Pooja Nande (PT)
Physiotherapist
25 yrs exp
Pune
Need to know the medicines your taking.
Apply ice pack before and during the physiotherapy session. That should help in reducing the pain. Full range takes a few weeks so don't worry. You have to exercise to get the range back and improve muscle strength so don't stop exercises. Consult your surgeon if pain persists.
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