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Confused about what to do post-op acl reconstruction and meniscus repair?

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jade9764
jade9764

I just had my acl reconstructed (hamstring graft) for the second time along with lateral meniscus repair using anchors around 2 weeks ago. I was given exercises the day after to bend the knee as far as I can, foot pumps and quad tensing. But I’ve been reading that you’re not supposed to bend your knee after a meniscal repair? I’ve been bending it to past 90 degrees, will this have caused damage? My knee hasn’t been more irritated than usual. Also I was partial weight bearing (in a simmer splint) but a couple days ago my surgeon told me not to weight beat at all for the next month. Am I likely to already have damage? Thank you so much!

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  • Trants08
    Trants08 jade9764

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    Hi I had ACL reconstruction just over a year ago and some of my meniscus removed. They get you doing exercises straight away as it's really important (as I was told) to be able to bend and straighten the knee. Yes I would listen to your surgeon about the weight bearing due to the fact you have had Meniscus surgery. Hope this helps

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