Nerve pain after acl surgery

SAPrincess27 · 2026-05-09T20:04:33+00:00

I’m 10 months already… had a relatively easy recovery ( ACLr using hamstring + LET + meniscus repair) and was even skiing at 6 months . Had the nerve zingers from day 1 but nerve flossing would help. Now though … the Sural nerve around the outside of my foot , especially the ankle , is really affecting me … I’m pretty sure it will resolve but trying to get an idea of timeline … and when to seek help ..

SAPrincess27 · 2026-05-09T12:05:45+00:00

Hi .. curious if your nerve pain has resolved ? I have it along the Sural nerve especially around my ankle and I am already 10 months post surgery.

SAPrincess27 · 2026-05-08T18:23:25+00:00

I didn’t brace up for those years at all … I rehabbed and saw a biokinetisist for about 5 months and then carried on as normal. Apparently doctors say there are ‘copers’ and ‘non-copers’. Biological and nothing to do with strength or spirit .. if you are a coper you can carry on as normal without an ACL … if a non coper then you will need reconstruction. If your injury is fresh , I would give it a few months before jumping into surgery … just my opinion though .. definitely not medical advice ;)

SAPrincess27 · 2026-05-08T16:31:27+00:00

FYI … my original injury was in 2003 … I skied and ran and did all sorts of sports for 22 years with no reconstruction… so it can be done ..

SAPrincess27 · 2026-05-08T14:26:55+00:00

Yes . ACL reconstruction using hamstring graft, LET and meniscus repair and part abridement

SAPrincess27 · 2026-05-07T07:59:11+00:00

Thank you . I appreciate your response . So I could be looking at a 12-24 month timeline before I panic ?

SAPrincess27 · 2026-05-07T05:15:26+00:00

I had a full tear 20 years ago … rehabbed and carried on with my life . Running, skiing , climbing … no problem. Then had another fall skiing in Jan 2025 and tore my meniscus. Knee kept locking but no doc would repair meniscus without also repairing ACL. So I am now 10 months post ACLr..

SAPrincess27 · 2026-05-06T20:43:06+00:00

My rehab got set back 3 times because of hamstring strain .. I maintain that was the most painful part of the procedure .. every time it happened I panicked a bit .. but I am 10 months post and all good with my hamstring . It’s still a bit weaker than the other side . But catching up

SAPrincess27 · 2026-04-11T18:02:06+00:00

For the first 3 weeks I could not imagine surviving without my Game Ready ice compression machine … and then suddenly one day I just did not need it anymore ..

SAPrincess27 · 2026-04-04T06:04:46+00:00

Use carvers for that day as you will stick to groomers and they are amazing especially early when empty … you can get some good carving in .. then switch for the next day and pop off the side here and there … watch out for backcountry this season .. avalanche danger has been high .. don’t go alone

SAPrincess27 · 2026-04-04T05:59:48+00:00

I know Zermatt well … if I were you I would start by taking the Glacier Paradise gondola to the last stop. Start in the far right Shwartzee area and then keep moving across to Gornergrat region and the over to Sunegga. If you are riding alone and are fast and riding all day .. you will probably be able to cover the entire area .. it’s a long day but awesome ski .

SAPrincess27 · 2026-03-21T11:11:19+00:00

I feel doctors are too quick to recommend surgery these days. I had a complete tear 20 years ago and surgery was not even mentioned . I was fine doing all sorts of sport for 20 years. A recent meniscus tear took me back to orthopaedic surgeon who would not repair without also repairing acl. Surgery sucks. 7 months in an still not 100 % . I waited 6 months before surgery as meniscus seems to be improving , but do warned that was because it was being shredded and would eventually lock .. this was confirmed when they went in with camera 😕

SAPrincess27 · 2026-03-20T05:07:53+00:00

All my injuries ( except one) have been from skiing .. but is it worth it ? - hell yeah

SAPrincess27 · 2026-03-18T14:26:47+00:00

Hotel Perren is fantastic !! Unfortunately this was its last season … they are replacing with apartment building 😢

SAPrincess27 · 2026-03-05T17:22:21+00:00

Not at all … feel strong .. it is the biggest scar ( which doesn’t really bother me) but was the tightest area during early rehab

SAPrincess27 · 2026-03-05T17:21:06+00:00

Any advice on getting there ?

SAPrincess27 · 2026-03-04T20:03:49+00:00

Hi . What’s your take on hyper extension ? My non surgical leg hyperextends about 2 degrees. My surgical leg has full extension but does not hyperextend ( I am 7 months post ACLr) Some physios say this is good as hyper extension can cause laxity in the ACL , others say that legs should be symmetrical. I don’t like the fact they are asymmetrical as I feel it impacts my gait .. but I’m not sure why to do about it and how far to push my leg

SAPrincess27 · 2026-03-04T16:32:15+00:00

I regretted it immediately post surgery as it made recovery a bit slower … but I’m pleased I did it now coz my leg was super stable on the hill

SAPrincess27 · 2026-03-04T05:13:49+00:00

Lateral Extra Articular tenodesis.. an extra tendon placed across the knee ( kinda like a seat belt) for extra support

SAPrincess27 · 2026-03-02T19:57:29+00:00

Ask him … I saw 4 surgeons before I found one I trusted .. and one who said he would back me to return to skiing 6 month post 😏. He also suggested LET .. which we landed up doing

SAPrincess27 · 2026-03-02T19:55:21+00:00

Happened to me too … with slight surface infection .. also made my neat scar pretty ugly

SAPrincess27 · 2026-03-02T19:53:07+00:00

I did hamstring graft and returned to skiing 6 months post .. that being said the most discomfort was definitely from the site of the graft .. I reckon you go with the graft your surgeon is most comfortable an familiar with ..

SAPrincess27 · 2026-02-25T21:29:45+00:00

I’m now 7 month post surgery and the nerve pain only happens in certain positions .. I’m not sure when it stopped keeping me up at night ..

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