Another ACL question...

[Ian Lancs]

Had an ACL reconstruction a few years ago (patellar tendon version) The surgeon mentioned that the lower screw placement might cause me a problem in later life, and might need to be removed. I think later life has arrived, as it's now started to give me constant irritation - I can't touch or kneel on the site without a jolt of pain and discomfort.

Has anyone else had ACL reconstruction and then subsequently had the screw removed? Experiences welcome!

[The_Doc]

Easy to take out

Needs a diagnosis making in person, why is it suddenly giving you problems?

--> your local knee surgeon

[Ian Lancs]

The_Doc said:

Easy to take out

Needs a diagnosis making in person, why is it suddenly giving you problems?

--> your local knee surgeon

No idea why it's suddenly started- appointment made with GP which will hopefully give me an answer or referral to RPH. I know it the past if I've banged said knee it hurts like hell short term with dull ache for a few days, but I can't remember banging it recently. Not done any sport that has caused me any problems either, so it's a bit of mystery.

I know each case is different, but is removal really possible as a local procedure (I've done the usual "research" and seen a few removals on youtube done in docs office...)

[The_Doc]

Could do it under local, sometimes they just fall out.

Other times I've had to get them out with what can only be described a chisels.

Each case is different, your GP will not know what he's looking at, in my experience, but a knee surgeon will.

[Ian Lancs]

The_Doc said:

Each case is different, your GP will not know what he's looking at, in my experience, but a knee surgeon will.

Cheers Doc - based on my previous experience with said GP you're right. But he's the route to referral so got to educate him as well...

[Ruskie]

Gatecrashing the thread so apologies!

In a nut shell foot planted (football boots) weight all on knee. Felt a pop to knee on outside, swelling, pain, discomfort. More likely to be lateral ligament or cartilage? Got Appointment with GP on Tuesday. I'm so annoyed with myself but it can't be helped.

[The_Doc]

Ruskie said:

Gatecrashing the thread so apologies!

In a nut shell foot planted (football boots) weight all on knee. Felt a pop to knee on outside, swelling, pain, discomfort. More likely to be lateral ligament or cartilage? Got Appointment with GP on Tuesday. I'm so annoyed with myself but it can't be helped.

Sorry, Ruskie. I don't diagnose on the internet. Get seen by a knee specialist in the next 10 days, particularly with "felt a pop"

[Ruskie]

The_Doc said:

Ruskie said:

Gatecrashing the thread so apologies!

In a nut shell foot planted (football boots) weight all on knee. Felt a pop to knee on outside, swelling, pain, discomfort. More likely to be lateral ligament or cartilage? Got Appointment with GP on Tuesday. I'm so annoyed with myself but it can't be helped.

Sorry, Ruskie. I don't diagnose on the internet. Get seen by a knee specialist in the next 10 days, particularly with "felt a pop"

I was after more speculation than a diagnosis. Bored of limping now!