Recognizing the Red Flags Pain is your knee’s way of saying, “Hey, let’s take it easy.” If walking increases your pain significantly, it’s a sign to cut back. Swelling. If your knee swells up after walking, it’s a clear indicator you’ve overdone it. Stiffness and instability.
– Do Not Bend Your Knee Immediately After Surgery.
– Avoid Weight Bearing on the Operated Knee.
– Do Not Neglect Your Knee Brace.
– Do Not Engage in Physical Activities Until Cleared.
– Do Not Skip Physical Therapy.
– Do Not Miss Scheduled Follow-ups.
If nothing is done, the ACL injury may turn into chronic ACL deficiency. Your knee may become more and more unstable and may give out more often. The abnormal sliding within the knee also can hurt cartilage. It can trap and damage the menisci in the knee and can also lead to early osteoarthritis.
The signs of ACL graft failure can include swelling, pain within the knee, locking within the knee, a mechanical block (which can be due to a bucket-handle tear of the meniscus), lack of full motion, and difficulty with twisting, turning, and pivoting.
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