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Had ACL Surgery, Pain In/around Knee When Put Body Weight On Leg. Swelling Or Torn Meniscus?

I had acl surgery 7 weeks ago. last night I tripped down some stairs and landed squarely on my bad leg. I have had no swelling and have complete range of motion in my affected knee since my fall. However, whenever I put all of my weight on my leg, I get a sharp pain in/around my knee and it gives out on me. does this sound like a simple swelling issue, or possibly torn meniscus or what. What steps should I take to get back to normal/or will this take surgery.
Wed, 23 Oct 2013
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Knee joint is very complicated structure, consisting of various, ligaments, cartilages, tendons, menisci etc. As you already had a surgery, you are little more risky. Sharp pain in/around my knee during weight bearing is always concerning. However, physical examination and investigations like x ray, MRI are necessary to properly assess this. Meanwhile, I suggest not to strain the knee, so that you can avoid further damage. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have have any clarifications.

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Had ACL Surgery, Pain In/around Knee When Put Body Weight On Leg. Swelling Or Torn Meniscus?

Hi, Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic! Knee joint is very complicated structure, consisting of various, ligaments, cartilages, tendons, menisci etc. As you already had a surgery, you are little more risky. Sharp pain in/around my knee during weight bearing is always concerning. However, physical examination and investigations like x ray, MRI are necessary to properly assess this. Meanwhile, I suggest not to strain the knee, so that you can avoid further damage. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have have any clarifications. If you like my answers and wish me to answer in future, bring it to my attention: Dr Vasanth. Url link is as follows: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vasanth/66057 Wish you good health!