I injured my knee in March of this year (2007) and I've only been able to see a PT four times since then. long story short-they didn't want to take my insurance anymore, and it took awhile to get a new PT. The knee is STILL swollen three months after the injury date and I cannot bend it fully. it feels like life is over.
2007-06-05 12:15:56 · 2 answers · asked by diana 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
you can do a lot of the exercises at home to strengthen your knee. i had arthroscopic surgery on mine. i was braced for 4 weeks, therapy for 6. i didn't get back to complete normal for about 4-5 months. have the doc check the swelling. it could need to be drained. that happened to mine. give it some more time. you should still be able to take shorter walks just no skiing or running.
2007-06-05 12:22:56 · answer #1 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband's still swells sometimes, and it's been over a year; however, he can walk and has been known to run a bit for short stretches (chasing after our kids.) Hikes and longer walks really hurt him. I wish I could give you a better hope, but I think you should go back to the doctor who did the surgery if it is verrrry swollen right now, and see if you need anything for it.
2007-06-05 12:21:54 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a knee surgery (ACL and meniscus) 4 years ago, I had to wear crutches for 1 month due to my repaired meniscus, after 2 months I could bend and extend my knee by 90% , after 3 months I was walking and by the 5th month I was running again (with a Breg knee brace of course), I removed my brace until the 8th month. It takes time to be PERFECT again. Be patient and PLEASE go to therapy!!
Good Luck!
2007-06-08 03:30:42 · answer #3 · answered by Addy K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your acl is torn you will possibly desire to have it fastened in case you will play activities. it is not significant how long it fairly is been the drs are going to might desire to replace it any way. i could advise getting it finished in the previous later in case you shop enjoying activities. in case you tear any of the different 3 substantial ligiments in that knee the surgical technique would be end somewhat greater painful and restoration time would be longer.
2016-10-06 22:50:32 · answer #4 · answered by kurihara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋