Question 1

m three months out of acl reconstruction surgery and bi menisci repair , i have only 100 degree of flexion and i haven't got the full extension yet?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully that: is better than when you started. Most of the benefits would be there by 3 months, AND, even without having a problem and surgery, people can improve their mobility, strength and flexibility over time with consistent physical activity. 
Signs of problems would be deformity, swelling, things getting worse not better over time, or signs of infection.

Question 2

6 weeks after acl surgery, knee flexion is 90-100, extension lag is 30. supra patellar swelling present. when can i get full flexion and extension?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Your Surgeon is in best position to tell you. Sometimes full range of motion is never achieved after surgery even with PT

Question 3

need to do a lot of stretching to be able to bend the knee 14 weeks post acl surgery. i lose the flexion as soon as my body cools down. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

My Opinion Only: I think that over three months post ACL repair I would be a bit concerned about your story. Certainly I would revisit your Orthopedic surgeon for an opinion. Sounds like you may have a persistent EFFUSION ("water on the knee") interfering with flexion and which MAY be due to persistent joint lining inflammation(SYNOVITIS)   
My opinion only...hope it's helpful!

Question 4

during pt after torn acl recon i felt pulling (same feeling as when my hamstring graft was taken) behind knee during flexion exercises.what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Irritation: Or inflammation if the harvest site and/or stress on ur remaining knee flexors that are now having to work harder

Question 5

i had surgery june 17th, 2019 for a torn acl and torn meniscus.  my acl was repaired by allograft and the meniscus was trimmed out.  my flexion is 50 at 3 weeks post op.  do i push harder through the stiffness or let it happen eventually?

Accepted Answer

Work with PT: Figure at least 6-8 weeks of ongoing physical therapy and then transition to a gym and trainer.

Question 6

had acl revision surgery (patellar tendon) with a modified lemaire tenodesis. at 7 weeks post there's still significant swelling, can't hyperextend the knee, have between 130-140 degrees of flexion, and have just begun light gym work. this normal?

Accepted Answer

: The person to ask is the surgeon who knows what is normal in men like you he has operated on using procedure he used. Too many unknown variables to give an answer from here.   Another good person to ask, maybe even better, is the Physical Therapist he prob referred you to.   It is likely normal but I do not have all the facts.

Question 7

acl reconstruction. when will i be able to reach full extension?

Accepted Answer

It take a while: Most likely it need from six month to a year depending your physical therapy program.

Question 8

how do you know the difference between a full and partial acl tear?

Accepted Answer

Examination: A full acl tear is unable resist rotational and anterior (frontal) forces that we can test for during a physical exam. A partial acl tear should feel the same as a normal acl or a touch looser. Whether to reconstruct an acl should not be based on an MRI finding. It should be based on individual activity level and demands. It should be tailored to your individual knee and situation.

Question 9

i'm 4 weeks out of acl reconstruction. should i be able to reach full extension by now?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: At this point, it is extremely important to get full extension. If you cannot get it with aggressive exercises or with aggressive physical therapy, there may end up being a need for surgery to remove scar from the front of the knee that cannot be removed any other way. Prone hangs, weights, and assisted manipulation may be necessary at this point.

Question 10

i'm three weeks out from acl reconstruction. how long until i should get be able to reach full extension?

Accepted Answer

3-4 weeks: Need to gain full extension in 4-6 weeks post acl especially btb graft. Need to have pt get on it imediatly. Use prone hangs, extension board, no pillows under bend of knee.

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M three months out of acl reconstruction surgery and bi menisci repair , i have only 100 degree of flexion and i haven't got the full extension yet?

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6 weeks after acl surgery, knee flexion is 90-100, extension lag is 30. supra patellar swelling present. when can i get full flexion and extension?

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Need to do a lot of stretching to be able to bend the knee 14 weeks post acl surgery. i lose the flexion as soon as my body cools down. is that normal?

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During pt after torn acl recon i felt pulling (same feeling as when my hamstring graft was taken) behind knee during flexion exercises.what can it be?

A member asked:

I had surgery june 17th, 2019 for a torn acl and torn meniscus. my acl was repaired by allograft and the meniscus was trimmed out. my flexion is 50 at 3 weeks post op. do i push harder through the stiffness or let it happen eventually?

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Had acl revision surgery (patellar tendon) with a modified lemaire tenodesis. at 7 weeks post there's still significant swelling, can't hyperextend the knee, have between 130-140 degrees of flexion, and have just begun light gym work. this normal?

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Acl reconstruction. when will i be able to reach full extension?

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How do you know the difference between a full and partial acl tear?

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I'm 4 weeks out of acl reconstruction. should i be able to reach full extension by now?

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