I had acl repair about 3 months ago and things are progressing well. Yesterday I slipped on mud and fell. I landed with my bad leg bent under me. It hurt a little but I could walk afterwards. I'm a little concerned that I may have hurt it...but I also feel that I may just have bend my knee more than I was used to.
I see my Physical Therapist tomorrow, but any advice in the meantime?
2006-06-11 05:06:28 · 4 answers · asked by njagalamalaya 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You probably just bent it a little to far - not always a bed thing but it can get swollen and irritated as a result. Sometimes the fall will break some scar tissue and allow your knee some extra movement - I've seen it happen to patients!
In the meantime, just ice it for 10 minutes every hour. Anything longer than this can actually increase the swelling - your body's natural response to the cold (vasodilatation reflex of the blood vessels - just trying to protect itself from further injury). Try and take it easy today until you see your physical therapist tomorrow.
Good luck!
2006-06-11 06:15:23 · answer #1 · answered by nolhtairt 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definately wear the brace. I had ACL reconstructive surgery as well as a torn MCL that needed to heal. I wore a brace for a while afterward, until I felt no pain or discomphort. Took me longer than 10 months. Maybe mine was more severe.
2016-03-27 00:34:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had that happen just inform the doctor that you did that physcial therapist.Prop knee up 20minutes heat 20 minutes ice try and stay off of it as much as possiable today
2006-06-11 05:11:05 · answer #3 · answered by gchastonay@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have had the same surgery.
you should rest your knee and give it time to heal. sounds like you stretched it when you bent it under. i know the feeling! it hurts. i would elevate it and ice it to avoid swelling.
2006-06-11 05:12:01 · answer #4 · answered by Danaloo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋