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ACL reconstruction
I had gone through ACL reconstruction surgery 1 month ago. And I could notice a small click without pain every time I straighten my leg from bending at certain angle like to the last within 10 degrees to straighten and that click bothers me a lot if I had torn my graft or did any damage again. Is it something normal or worry?Please advise.
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Kindly consult the doctor who operated on you.
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Do you have any giving away sensation while walking? What about physiotherapy?
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Please visit your treating doctor.
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Usually nothing happens to the graft
Need to evaluate clinically
By doing proper quadriceps strengthening excercises above prob could b sorted
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It will be wise to contact operating surgeon to find out why you facing this issue
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Do not worry unnecessary. ACL reconstruction has long term rehabilitation nearly 6 to 9 months so follow your physiotherapist instructions carefully. Clicks are nonspecific
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A click can happen if the muscle has not regained strength..there is nothing to worry..talk to the surgeon who has operated you..a graft usually does not tear as it has a tensile strength of 2000 to 4000 N and can take up high loads.
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Click doesn't necessarily mean a torn graft.
Although the graft needs protection it is NOT as flimsy as you think.
Since you've been operated just a month back I suggest consulting with your surgeon and discussing the problem with him.
Only a clinical examination will be able to tell what is going on.
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-speak to your surgeon
-recheck the exercises that you're doing and make sure you're doing it correctly
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Consult online
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Dr. Kiran Reddy Chennuri
Orthopedist
19 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Thank you for the detailed history and explanation. This could be due to impingement of the reconstructed anterior cruciate ligament on the intercondylar notch. If this is the case and it continues, then it can lead to early graft failure.
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See an orthopaedic surgeon for clinical examination and further treatment.
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Dr. Jyoti Singh Kapoor
Orthopedist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
It is not so easy to tear your graft. Dont worry about the click for now .continue with the Physiotherapy exercises and concentrate on strengthening your knee.
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