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Stiffness in the knee while walking 2 weeks after ACL reconstruction

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beata1128
beata1128

Happy new year everyone! 

I had my ACL reconstruction surgery two weeks ago and just started to walk with one crutch, but while walking I experience significant knee stiffness. Did someone experience similar symptoms? Is it normall after two weeks to have this feeling?  Thank you so much!

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  • suzidownunder
    suzidownunder beata1128

    Posted

    Hi 

    a graft is used in acl surgery and there's a lot of healing to take place. Plus you get pulled around quite a bit 

    once the stiches have healed try gentle massage of the knee and leg using something like bio oil and alternate ice and heat. 

    Let us know how you get on smile 

  • jude48
    jude48 beata1128

    Posted

    Sorry to hear of your plight - probably a silly question but what procedure is acl ? HNY anyway JudeJude
  • jude48
    jude48 beata1128

    Posted

    Ps have just googled it and found out what you have had done grasping at straws was rather hoping ACL procedure stood for artificial cartilage ligament - dream on !!?? Back to the TREMADOL  HNY Jude 
    • beata1128
      beata1128 jude48

      Posted

      yes it was just Anterior Cruciate Ligament, but artificial cartilage ligament sound cool smile

       

  • christineuk62
    christineuk62 beata1128

    Posted

    Hi beata 

    I wouldn't walk around with one crutch for a while yet. I've used two and I still am at almost 6 weeks.

    Welcome to the group and hope you find help and advice from everyone. We're all a nice bunch here

    Christine TKR 5 weeks 6 days 

    Happy New Year 

    • christineuk62
      christineuk62

      Posted

      I am also awaiting 2 ops on other knee. Ligament repairs ACL & LCL 

      christine

    • beata1128
      beata1128 christineuk62

      Posted

      Thank you for your suggestion. I am using one crutch for now. Did you feel stiffness at your knee while walking?
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