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I have a torn acl and have not yet had surgery. im experiencing a lot of pain in my shin and ankle. is this normal?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Possibly: It is not unusual for the pain/ swelling from a knee injury to track down from the knee into the leg and ankle, but it is also possible that in the same injury with your knee you might have also injured your leg or ankle. I would let your surgeon know before you have your knee surgery.

Answered 2/2/2016

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