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When will swelling go down after an acl surgery?
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2-6 weeks: Typically, the swelling will subside in 2-6 weeks, but may take longer if a patient does not progress with physical therapy.
Answered 7/1/2013
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6 weeks or longer: Duration of swelling after ACL surgery is a function of several items including: 1. Duration and extent of rehabilitation efforts 2. Avoidance of patello-femoral overload during rehabilitation 3. Associated injury especially chondral injury at time of initial injury 4. Presence of associated meniscus injury resolution in 6 weeks is excellent but can last much longer.
Answered 8/4/2017
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