Hi guys I ruptured my ACL a few months ago and had surgery 2 weeks ago. The surgery went fine and I had the stitches out today with the doctor saying everything is ok, happy days. My only concern is that pre op my knee would click and lock a little with the physio saying its quite deep and it sounds as if its behind the knee and she'll have a look after surgery. She also says the knee joint might of moved? Now after surgery the swelling is going down and now im able to bend the knee a little more it still seems to lock and click slightly. I know we're all different but has anyone experienced similar syptoms to this? I have an appointment with the physio in a few weeks but can the physio sort the clicking out? Before op I was hoping to play football (soccer) again but the way I feel at the moment I think id be glad to run again! Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Blakey
05/24/2010 01:54 PM
Body1Michelle
Posts: 14
Here is a question from our FAQ that may help you.
Q: I recently had an ACL reconstruction and all appears to be going well. My only concern is that I still feel movement between my tibia and femur, and I experience "clicking" noises between bones. Have I stretched the graft or is this a normal symptom to experience? Does the graft over time rectify this movement by becoming stronger? Answered by Jack Farr M.D. on October 26, 2001 A: Clicking and other noises are common and do not mean anything is wrong. Until the muscles are fully strong, there may be a sensation of movement even with a reconstructed ACL. Your doctor can tell by exam if the graft is loose.
You can see other common questions about ACL injuries and repair here.
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