I just had surgery 5 days ago, to repair cartilage on my right knee. After surgery, my knee seems to be alright, not much pain at all. The doctor advised me to straighten my knee when standing and bend it freely when sitting or lying, which was fine. This morning when I got up, every time I straighten my leg I get this shooting pain behind my knee, did I do something wrong, or is this part of the healing process?
2007-08-27 06:58:27 · 4 answers · asked by jawadh_83 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
The pain may be normal, but it won't go away by itself. You need to strengthen the muscles supporting the knee. I had the same operation, the dr. did not give me any advice, and I ended up with severe tendonitis and hardly able to walk.
Ask your doctor for a prescription to a physical therapist, who can teach you excercises to strengthen your quads (thigh muscles) and other muscles.
You may have some inflammation at the knee, which would be normal after surgery. To alleviate it, ice your knee several times a day, for 10 minutes each time. Keep your knee elevated when you're sitting. Keep on bending it to keep it from locking up. Don't stand still for too long - that way the blood pools and you'll feel more pain.
After you're all better, continue to do the exercises maybe once a week.
2007-08-27 08:08:18 · answer #1 · answered by BrooklynInMyBones 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This pain is normal after surgery. After my similar knee surgery I had similar effects, and after I had been in physical therapy for about a week it began to get a lot better. Good luck, if you are still concerned I would talk to your doctor next time you see them.
2007-08-27 08:36:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is definitely a normal reaction after surgery. You're going to go through different pains as you Try to move and get your knee working normally. I wouldn't worry about it, but if it concerns you deeply telephone Your surgeon for answers .
2007-08-27 07:42:29 · answer #3 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to cross and notice a physiotherapist, they are able to aid diagnose/aid soreness any musculoskeletal disorders and extra mainly physical activities accidents. It might be a torn ligament, however fine to get it looked at by means of a physio, they usually would refer you to get it looked at by means of a different general practitioner.
2016-09-05 15:56:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋