It is now 5 weeks since my arthroscopy. I am in more pain then ever before, with my knee giving way more than before, although I have an improved range of movement. It feels like something is catching or pulling when I bend my leg and walking down the stairs is very painful. These are new symptoms following the debridement.

I spoke to my surgeon today. It was like speaking to a politician, I have come away with more questions than answers. I have established I have grade 3 wear of the cartillage on the knee cap. He has smoothed the surface and removed loose fragments. The ACL graft was intact with only a small tear. It is in a more vertical position than the surgeon would of liked. Whatever that means???

I have now been referred to another consultant, as my surgeon wants a second opinion on whether an ACL revision will be beneficial. Does this mean he thinks it may not be the cause of the problem? I Wish I'd asked him. Could the cartilage damage be causing my symptoms? Wish i'd asked that too. Instead i'm left with more if, buts and maybes. Hoping that whatever the cause, they can fix it.

Any thoughts or opinions regarding my current situation would be greatly appreciated. So frustrated right now :-(