A member asked:

I went through acl reconstruction a month ago and i am exercising now but it still hurts without medicines and swelling is not getting any lesser.help?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Quite early: Check with ur ortho and see if u r ok or r u doing 2 much. B on the safe side.Ur graft has not healed fully yet.

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Answered 8/24/2013

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Dr. Peter Tomasello answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

See below: Your physical therapist and orthopedic surgeon should be able to give you further recommendations. This is not unusual in the first month after surgery good luck thank you.

Dr Bowen and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/26/2013

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A member asked:

I went through acl reconstruction a month ago and i am exercising now but it still hurts without medicines and swelling is not getting any lesser.help?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Dr Bowen and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Peter Tomasello answered

Dr Bowen and another doctor agreed

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