Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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

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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 3

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

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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.

Question 4

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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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 5

why is knee extension is difficult after acl reconstruction?

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Swelling or scarring: Acutely after acl reconstruction  the knee can be swollen and this could hinder knee extension.  Physical therapy is started quickly after surgery to regain extension.  It is vitally important to regain knee extension asap or scar tissue can form in the front of the knee.  Once this scar tissue forms extension maybe very difficult to obtain and surgery my be required.

Question 6

i had left knee acl reconstruction about  6 months ago and have neglected my rehab, i have normal function on my left leg but when i try to do quadriceps extension or try to do rehab on my left leg my whole thigh and knee shakes . is this normal?

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Muscle weakness: The shaking is one sign of muscle weakness. I recommend going back to your orthopedic surgeon and asking him/her to outline an appropriate program of physical therapy to improve muscle strength.

Question 7

i'm having swelling after my first full knee bend 6 weeks after acl reconstruction. is this normal?

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Yes: gradual buildup of activity to tolerance is what you need to do. Pain and worsening needs to be looked at

Question 8

i had a acl reconstruction surgery  7 weeks before..and while i try to walk with full weight bearing.it swells somewhat..is it bad or will it tk time?

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Normal: Sounds like normal post-op swelling, but you should talk to your surgeon about it.

Question 9

after a acl reconstruction, do they normally put the patient on a brace? or do they start full weight bearing immediately?

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Brace partial weight: Brace after surgery. Early and partial ROM and weight bearing.

Question 10

i did acl reconstruction surgery bk in 2010 until now i can't bend my knee full like before , i feel pain inside my knee , i hear sound when i bend it?

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Degeneration: This is likely a progression of a post-traumatic condition.  Causes such as arthritis, synovitis (inflammed joint lining), arthrofibrosis (scar tissue build up), a meniscal tear (degenerative), or chondromalacia (softening and fraying of  joint surface) with a chondral flap may all be the cause.  Check back in with the orthopedic surgeon who did your knee surgery.

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Why is knee extension is difficult after acl reconstruction?

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I had left knee acl reconstruction about 6 months ago and have neglected my rehab, i have normal function on my left leg but when i try to do quadriceps extension or try to do rehab on my left leg my whole thigh and knee shakes . is this normal?

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I'm having swelling after my first full knee bend 6 weeks after acl reconstruction. is this normal?

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I had a acl reconstruction surgery 7 weeks before..and while i try to walk with full weight bearing.it swells somewhat..is it bad or will it tk time?

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After a acl reconstruction, do they normally put the patient on a brace? or do they start full weight bearing immediately?

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I did acl reconstruction surgery bk in 2010 until now i can't bend my knee full like before , i feel pain inside my knee , i hear sound when i bend it?

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