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Operated For ACL Repair, Have Sore Calf And Sore To Touch. Is It Common After Operation?

my son is one week post op ACL repair and have very sore calf - infact whole lower leg sore to touch & he can twlk even with the crutches - this started about day 4 - bit swollen no heat nor redness jus tnot sure if i should be pushin ghim or jus tlet him lie in bed - where leg is fina.. his 16 & missin gsenior school unfortunuately
Wed, 7 Aug 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

Though the incidence is very rare (
A doppler ultrasound is essential for diagnosing the condition.

In the meantime, follow these measures -
* Rest to the injured part and don’t involve in activities which puts additional strain on the injured tissues.
* Ice packing should be applied for about 20 minutes once in every 2 hours.
* Use elastic compression bandage around the swollen area
* Elevation of the limb
* Analgesic & anti inflammatory medications

Consult your treating doctor for further workup and management.

Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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Operated For ACL Repair, Have Sore Calf And Sore To Touch. Is It Common After Operation?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. Though the incidence is very rare ( A doppler ultrasound is essential for diagnosing the condition. In the meantime, follow these measures - * Rest to the injured part and don’t involve in activities which puts additional strain on the injured tissues. * Ice packing should be applied for about 20 minutes once in every 2 hours. * Use elastic compression bandage around the swollen area * Elevation of the limb * Analgesic & anti inflammatory medications Consult your treating doctor for further workup and management. Hope this information is helpful. Good day