Question 1

knee hematoma after knee surgery?

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Can be normal?: You haven't really given much information here.  Minor hematomas can be normal and managed with heat, compression and observation.  Larger ones may need draining.  I strongly recommend you se your surgeon sooner rather than later to avoid unwanted complications!

Question 2

i had athroscopic knee surgery, acl recons. and meniscus 5days ago. ankle is now swollen and bruised, i believe hematoma. it is very painful. danger?

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Not generally: It is hard to say that there is no danger here. Bruising and swelling around the ankle is possible after acl reconstruction, but is not the norm. It definitely reflects bleeding from somewhere. The acl tunnel in the front of the leg can be a source of bleeding. Bleeding that starts in the back of the knee is much less typical and warrants a visit to your surgeon, especially with the "very painful".

Question 3

how do i prep for knee surgery?

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The best you can: The preparation for knee surgery will vary depending on the surgery. However in general, the stronger the leg the better the recovery. Therefore, a strengthening program from the core to the ankles would be helpful. In addition, flexibility or motion of the knee and hip is important. I also recommend having ice packs ready as they will help with pain management and swelling after surgery..

Question 4

what is the recovery timeline for knee surgery?

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6 weeks: Depending on what is done for surgery.  Typical return to normal activity from arthroscopic surgery is at maximum 6 weeks.  
Longer recovery is expected for ligamentous reconstruction, total knee replacement, etc.

Question 5

should i have knee surgery?  pros and cons? have had xrays.  nothing found.

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Surgery : Surgery is best reserved for mechanical issues such as cartilage/meniscus tears, loose bodies, or ligament reconstruction/repair.  To determine whether these issues apply to you, often an MRI is needed.  If you are diagnosed only with arthritis/wear and tear, arthroscopic surgery is less reliable as a solution and you may be better off trying more conservative treatments such as injections, exercise/therapy, activity modification, bracing, etc.

Question 6

what is shattered knee surgery called?

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ORIF: Certainly any time bones are described as "shattered" that sugggests a very serious injury. Usually as orthopedic surgeons we try to fix fractures through procedures called orif (open reduction and internal fixation). This means putting the bones back together with plates, screws, wires, etc... Sometimes severely fractured knee joints  are treated with a form of joint replacement.

Question 7

can an 18 year old get aci knee surgery?

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yes: The injury, not one's age is the major indication for surgery.

Question 8

how is healing from shattered knee surgery?

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It is very difficult: You said it is shattered knee, this means healing will be difficult and the scaring will be high and the result will be not as good.

Question 9

knee popping and locking after knee surgery?

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See ur surgeon: There can be several reasons for your symptoms depending on your diagnosis which led to your surgery, other possible knee problems not addressed by surgery, and the type of surgery you had, along with post-op duration and course.  See your surgeon to re-evaluate your knee.

Question 10

how to remove internal knee surgery scarring?

Accepted Answer

Motion and therapy: Internal scar formation can occur after significant injury or surgery. If the scar formation cannot be overcome with standard motion and strengthening surgery (and perhaps local steroid injection), an arthrscopic lysis of adhesions may become warranted. Discuss options with your orthopaedic surgeon.

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