Hello

some great advice here. I wonder if I update you, you can help me further. I am now 5 months on from my accident and injury to my right knee. I had a crack in the tibia where the ACL was attached which was left to heal, no need for a cast. The ACL was completely torn. Dr decided I should try conservative management so had 8 weeks intensive physio. Strength regained but no stability and it is still very painful if twist, kneel or catch it. My knee also swells very easily and I have pain on the outer side of my knee where it joins my upper leg. I have continued my physio exercises and I am going on the exercise bike most days for 15 mins or so. I am frustrated that there is no further improvement and I can't do my daily activities and lots of simple basic things.

I am going to see a consultant knee surgeon next week and want some advice as to what to say and ask. I think previous dr have been de missive as I am very overweight/ obese, but I am active I feel they have written me off! Up until 12 months ago I was walking, doing the Yorkshire three peaks and a walking marathon, I broke my foot last summer then this accident an i now can't get my fitness back

i can't continue like this, how do I get them to look seriously at a reconstruction and is this the only option?


thanks in advance

watecc