ACL Reconstruction - Swollen Knee

[alophysio]

yes - probably mensical
As for operating, you should tell the surgeon as they may not want to if there is inflammation present...

i am assuming you meant the right leg...no immediate problem but swelling and agony later for 3 weeks?

[I_hate_my_knees]

Hi, thanks for the rush of responses.....lol.

I had the operation on tuesday morning, literally just got home now.

I had the ACL reconstruction, using my hamstring, but what was causing the pain and swelling was a huge Meniscus tear. As i'm only 23 the consultant sutured it together rather than shave it off due to the risk of arthritis. So i'm due to go back in two weeks to see if the suturing worked, if not then it'll have to come off - and its more than likely i'll develop arthritis in the future... which is a derpessing thought!

So thats the story so far...

In regards to your earlier post alophysio, it was actually my left leg that slipped but my RIGHT leg tried to prevent the fall and gave way in the process - think it was the slip that caused the meniscus tear.

Thanks

Natalie

[Nick65]

I really wouldn't worry too much about having your knee cap removed - I was told it was going to be the worse thing ever as I was only 30, but so far it has done me no harm. I still go to the gym, play footie with my kids, cycle and do a bit (Not much though) rock climbing.

As long as you keep fit mentally and physically then it's no problem.

I was told that by the time I get to 50 I could have a new knee cap, but to be honest after that time I think I will be better off without it.

Nick

[I_hate_my_knees]

knee cap removed?! I'm hoping only my cartilige will be removed for now!!