Rocky Hill, CT
A 26-year-old male asked:
I just had acl and meniscus surgery.its been about 3 wks. i feel a slight bump in the size of like a dime. should i be worried? what's should i do?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ahmad M Hadiedanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 50 years experience
Let me explain: Were is that bump located?
On the lower incision over the chin bone? If that were you have the lump, in that area were the screw to fix the distal part of the alc graft, i would call the surgeon and have look at it.
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Dr. Steven Sheskieranswered
Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery 40 years experience
Depends where it is: No bump where? Below the patella tendon on the side the top? Cannot answer.
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Last updated Mar 26, 2013
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