5 years post acl reconstruction issues

[simonmcwey]

Hi Katiea,

Has anyone assessed the ROM in your hamstrings? Maybe releasing them at origin with releasing of glute med/piriformis could help, id also look at your SIJ and Lumbar spine performance to assess any mechanical defects that may be contributing to your problem.
The popliteus muscle can also be an issue with poor ROM in the knee.
Has bone bruising been ruled out from previous investigations?

[katiea]

Hi,
I have had my ROM in my hamstrings evaluated and they are fine (and much better than what they were pre-surgeries). My left quad (the affected leg) has been a little bit tighter since the surgeries because I can't seem to stretch it well with the lack of ROM in my knee and the pain it causes. I have also previously had issues with my SIJ and went to physical therapy for a while to get it under control. The physical therapist I have worked with always checks that out before we do anything with my knee and he always says it's doing well. Most of my pain is on the lateral side of my knee going down stairs and when I run but is more medially when I'm sitting for a long time and trying to so any squatting motion. Maybe it is the popliteus muscle? That has never been mentioned to me in any of my appointments. As far as the bone bruise, I know when I injured it they said I had a bone bruise but it hasn't come up again. I can't think of what I would've done to cause that because unfortunately since the injury I haven't been terribly active. I wouldn't think a bone bruise would last 5 years would it? I really appreciate any and all of your help because I am so frustrated with this. I have done everything I have ever been told to do and it just keeps getting worse. Then when I go and see doctors they just say, continue the strength program and make sure you are stretching everyday. Thanks again.