ACL Allograft

I had arthroscopic ACL allograft reconstruction surgery on July 27th.  About a month later I started to have a close-to-the-surface medial lump/rope that is popping with every step, both when I bend and straighten.  It is near the medial port.  It does not seem to change with anything, anti-inflammatory, RICE, massage.  My swelling is down, but they say it is from the port and layers underneath healing, but I am worried it is plica.  Have you heard of anything like this?

ACL Allograft

Unfortunately your question goes beyond my knowledge based. Where my port is there was a bump that went away with time...it may be the same thing but like I said its beyond me.

How To Reduce Knee Swelling After ACL Surgery

How to reduce knee swelling after surgery I'm going to have to try that icing/warming method as my knee (the upper portion above my knee cap) is still quite swollen at 5 weeks. The regular icing doesn't seem to be taking it down. Although, I do have to admit, I've only been icing it 3 or 4 times a day, for 20-30 minutes. Thanks for the tip!! http://www.aclsurgeryrecovery.net/21/knee-swelling-after-surgery-my-number-1-tip-to-reduce-swelling/

ACL Surgery Pain Management

 recently (6 days ago) had a full ACL reconstruction using the hamstring graft on my left knee.

It's the first surgery of any type I've had & before the surgery i was very active doing plenty of leg workouts at the gym, running, bike riding etc.

Now the first few days weren't that bad the pain was a 4 or 5 and was managable, but as yourself would wake me up during the night. I've been doing the rehab the physio and surgeon recommended, eg. quad sets, leg raises, hamstring stretches, calf raises etc. and have been walking around the house with crutches. However last night I woke up (night 6) in the worst pain I've had since the operation, The pain was around the wounds and running down on my shin and front of calf which I hadn't had before. I've been in bed all day taking the meds and I just can't'handle this pain. I'm looking through websites & can't seem to find any reasoning for this. What do you think I should do? And when will my pain stop all together? What can you recommend that will help me?

My Answer....

Not sure exactly what the problem is but you may have kicked or something in your sleep which has increased the pain. My recommendation is to ice take the meds and take it easy for a day. Hopefully the pain will start to dissipate. 

I dont know the physiological reasons but once the pain is there it takes much more medication to get rid of than it would have in the first place.

Here is a post on ACL Surgery Pain Management that may help.

http://www.aclsurgeryrecovery.net/10/acl-surgery-pain-management-2-week-update/

3rd ACL tear on Left Knee

Fantastic site for ACL Surgery Recovery  Thank you!
I had a work incident which led to tearing my ACL and other dammage going on. WSIB is a pain all on its own, never mind the injury.   This happened July 21/11.  I can't even get into see the surgeon until Nov. 24/11.  Although I have seen the triage Dr. at Fowler Kennedy Clinic - London, Ont.  Triage Dr. has confirmed surgery needed, any thoughts where they may graft from?  First 2 were sports related in early days. I just turned 50 and not happy as still on crutches.  Does that even seem normal?
Thanks and again great job on site.

 ACL Surgery Recovery - Timeline and Exercises http://www.aclsurgeryrecovery.net

5 ACL Injury Symptoms

Here is a new post showing you the 5 most common ACL Injury Symptoms. These symptoms will help you determine if you have torn your ACL or merely injured it.

The details of the 5 ACL Injury Symptoms can be seen at http://www.aclsurgeryrecovery.net/01/5-acl-injury-symptoms/

• Popping Sound/Feeling
• Swelling in Knee
• Instability after injury
• Moderate to severe pain
• Limited movement