ACL & LCL post op
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7 weeks ago I had ACL & LCL ligaments repaired. I have to wear a knee brace 24/7
Yesterday as I was coming in from the garden my foot got stuck on the step and I felt agonising pain at the back of my knee.
I nearly fell over but managed to grab the door handle
The back of my knee still hurts. I've kept it in my full leg brace
What is the best thing to do?
I'm not due to see my consultant or physio until 2nd June
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Trants08 christineuk62
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christineuk62 Trants08
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When I go to the bathroom the back of my knee is quite painful still. I am on plenty of pain relief but it's not working as yet. I cannot take Ibuprofen.
i will see how I am on Tuesday
Irish_Al christineuk62
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I am no expert, but recommend that if you can, to get some expert advice.
Go to your doctor or call your consultant and explain what happened.
Sorry I can't be more help.
Take care,
Alan
christineuk62 Irish_Al
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I will ring my doctor and consultant secretary on Tuesday
Oldfatguy1 christineuk62
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sueisobel christineuk62
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christineuk62
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I was involved in a car accident where our car engine set on fire on the motorway and I was rushed up the grass embankment to a place of safety, then later I had to climb in a recovery truck.
Later that day I was coming in from my garden when my foot got caught on the low step.
I felt a sharp twang of agonising pain as I almost fell down. Since then I cannot put weight down on my foot and I have pain at the back of my knee and pains shooting up the back of my leg. I think I've pulled my hamstring. I was told after the op that my surgeon had to use more than usual of my hamstring to fix my knee.
As its Bank Holiday I have to wait 4 days until I can speak with my Physio and out patients
I am bed resting with my full leg brace on. I think that's all I can do for now