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Do I have to do surgery for the infection caused due to ACL reconstruction surgery?
Query: Hi doctor,I got an ACL reconstruction surgery done two weeks back. There was an infection in the operated site, so they did re-surgery and lavage, three days back. After this, physiotherapy was done for 10 days. So, the pain stopped, but there is still swelling in the knee. Today, the doctor asked m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached reports and photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The knee looks to be still infected. Lavage needs to be done till the knee becomes normal and the ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) and CRP (C-reactive protein) values drop to ... Read Full »
I have knee pain while walking and standing. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, There is dull knee pain while standing and walking for one month. What can be the cause of this? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages. Knee pain may be the result of an injury or some other medical conditions including arthritis, patellar tendinitis, ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury, knee bursitis, torn meniscus, gout, and infec... Read Full »
I have had knee problems for six years. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been having knee problems after hurting my left knee in cheerleading six years ago. It still is causing me problems. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Depending on the symptoms mentioned by you, It can be an ACL (Anterior cruciate ligament) sprain or can be generalized ligamentous laxity. I suggest you follow the below-mentioned instructions. Take a tablet of Ibuprofen 400mg tw... Read Full »
I have swollen knees after ACL meniscus surgery. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had an ACL meniscus repair surgery four months ago. I still have some swelling in my knee and still feel weakness in my leg. Is that normal? Can I run now? What to do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The knee swelling can even persist till six months after surgery, the more physiotherapy you do and the earlier you achieve full range of movements of the knee, the better it is and faster the swelling will reduce. Weakness can be overcome by physiotherapy again to s... Read Full »
Is surgery mandatory for grade 3 ACL tear?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a bike accident ten days ago, and since then, I have been experiencing difficulty in walking properly. I was admitted to the hospital on the morning two days ago. Both the X-ray and CT scan reports came back normal. Subsequently, I was advised to undergo an MRI for my right knee, wh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understood your concern. I have reviewed the reports you attached (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). Considering your age and the presence of a complete ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear, the most advisable approach is to... Read Full »
Does the outcome of ACL surgery get affected by the patient's weight?
Query: Hi doctor,I am planning to get an operation for an ACL injury. After how many days of operation will I walk normally and do bike riding? How fast will I recover? My weight is 80 kg. Is there any problem with quick recovery from this weight? Kindly guide me. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After the ACL surgery, if the surgery goes well, usually you will start walking with the long knee brace from the second day of the surgery. Normally, you will be able to walk on your own after six to eight weeks of surgery. You can ride a bike after two to three m... Read Full »
How long will it take to recover from ACL injury?
Query: Hello doctor,I had an ACL injury. What will be the time for recovery like normal walking and bike riding? I would like to know how many days I will be able to do normal walking and bike riding. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually there will be swelling and effusion in the knee after an ACL injury (anterior cruciate ligament). So, that has to reduce for you to be back to normal. You should wear a long knee brace all the time and remove it only at night. Put a crepe bandage of 6 inches fro... Read Full »
How long will it take to recover completely from ACL injury?
Query: Hi doctor, My sister met an accident before four months. Now, she is suffering from ACL injury. According to the doctor's suggestion, she did POP for a month followed by arthroscopy. She is following the exercise under the supervision of a physiotherapist post arthroscopy. She can find recovery, bu... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, it takes three months to have complete recovery after arthroscopy with good physiotherapy done regularly. Physiotherapy includes quadriceps strengthening, hamstring stretching, and strengthening, full weight-bearing walking with a hinged knee brace, and knee be... Read Full »