Post ACL Hammy Graft
Discussion
Had quite a nice wee op four weeks ago; double meniscus repair, correct a minor avulsion fracture of one of the 'ibias' (can't mind which one 
) and hammy graft type ACL repair.
I think I'm progressing quite well, hitting the physio hard and TBH, I seem to be doing comparatively better than the other boys in the group when we're at the gym.
My main concern is that I was advised on Thursday that because of the double meniscus repair, I shouldn't push flexion past 90 degrees for the first six weeks. No-one told me this until Thursday and I had been pushing myself and had got to about 110-115 degrees flexion over the last 7-10 days.
Moreover, I've noticed a clicking sensation (no associated pain) today in the inside* of my knee, it feels strange... have I done something to me knee that'll prolong my suffering?
) and hammy graft type ACL repair.I think I'm progressing quite well, hitting the physio hard and TBH, I seem to be doing comparatively better than the other boys in the group when we're at the gym.
My main concern is that I was advised on Thursday that because of the double meniscus repair, I shouldn't push flexion past 90 degrees for the first six weeks. No-one told me this until Thursday and I had been pushing myself and had got to about 110-115 degrees flexion over the last 7-10 days.
Moreover, I've noticed a clicking sensation (no associated pain) today in the inside* of my knee, it feels strange... have I done something to me knee that'll prolong my suffering?
- EDIT: when I say 'inside', I mean the front, below and to the right of the kneecap (left leg).
Edited by FamilyDub on Sunday 20th October 20:49
Could be scar tissue catching on something... Mine used to click so loud, I'm sure
I'd be banned from all public libraries in the county.
It's early days, if you think your pushing to much, knock it back a little. I pushed too hard when recovering from my operation years ago, and put myself back a good 9 months!
Your the best judge of your ability and progress. It's not a race to get back to full fitness and mobility (although it often seems like it with group physio sessions).
Good luck.
I'd be banned from all public libraries in the county.
It's early days, if you think your pushing to much, knock it back a little. I pushed too hard when recovering from my operation years ago, and put myself back a good 9 months!
Your the best judge of your ability and progress. It's not a race to get back to full fitness and mobility (although it often seems like it with group physio sessions).
Good luck.
bit busy this afternoon and will post later
but no flexing beyond 90degrees in first 6 weeks after repair due to posterior portion of meniscus prolapsing off the tibia in deep flexion.
And thus unrestricted deep flexion in the healing period could disrupt the repaired meniscii
more later
but no flexing beyond 90degrees in first 6 weeks after repair due to posterior portion of meniscus prolapsing off the tibia in deep flexion.
And thus unrestricted deep flexion in the healing period could disrupt the repaired meniscii
more later
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Eight weeks in and progress is slow; left knee is incredibly stiff at times, which I'm assured is down to muscle wasteage leading up to my operation (as I had no physio) and a particularly bad femoral/patellar tendon weakness. At least it's beginning to look like 'my' knee again.
Deep flexion >115 still a challenge, but I've found a new love in stationary bike cycling. I'll venture outside when I'm feeling a bit braver & it's not icy!
Eight weeks in and progress is slow; left knee is incredibly stiff at times, which I'm assured is down to muscle wasteage leading up to my operation (as I had no physio) and a particularly bad femoral/patellar tendon weakness. At least it's beginning to look like 'my' knee again.
Deep flexion >115 still a challenge, but I've found a new love in stationary bike cycling. I'll venture outside when I'm feeling a bit braver & it's not icy!
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