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What Causes Popping Sensation In Knee Post ACL Reconstruction Surgery?

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Posted on Wed, 15 Jul 2015
Question: I'm 13 days postoperative acl reconstruction on rt knee with meniscus trimming.I heard a pop on the inside part of my knee yesterday. it's a little sore now.do you think I ruined my hamstring graft
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
A few suggestions, and my opinion

Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. A pop in the knee region can even be normal, but having undergone recent surgery in your knee does raise some cause for concern. But to be honest, if you were my patient I would physically examine you with a few manoeuvres but still highly rely on an MRI of your knee to accurately look for any possible injuries.

So my opinion is the following: injury is possible, but then again it could be normal as well especially due to the new graft. Please report to your surgeon for a physical examination along with an MRI of your knee.

I hope you can get an appointment with your doctor for further evaluation. In the meantime, please do the following:

+Rest
+ice application
+Elastic bandage for compression
+Elevation of your leg to prevent further swelling

Please do not hesitate to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.

Best wishes.
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What Causes Popping Sensation In Knee Post ACL Reconstruction Surgery?

Brief Answer: A few suggestions, and my opinion Detailed Answer: Hello ma'am and welcome. Thank you for writing to us I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. A pop in the knee region can even be normal, but having undergone recent surgery in your knee does raise some cause for concern. But to be honest, if you were my patient I would physically examine you with a few manoeuvres but still highly rely on an MRI of your knee to accurately look for any possible injuries. So my opinion is the following: injury is possible, but then again it could be normal as well especially due to the new graft. Please report to your surgeon for a physical examination along with an MRI of your knee. I hope you can get an appointment with your doctor for further evaluation. In the meantime, please do the following: +Rest +ice application +Elastic bandage for compression +Elevation of your leg to prevent further swelling Please do not hesitate to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help. Best wishes.