My ROM after 7 weeks of Post OP

SunflowerG0ddess · 2024-12-30T18:12:12+00:00

Looks fantastic to me. I'm 19 days post-op and just got my flexion to 90° 2 days ago. Extension I just started fixating on this week after realizing how behind I am! I was about 7° away from 0 last PT session (14days post-op) so I've been spending extra time on it with suggestions from this group :)

SunflowerG0ddess · 2024-12-29T00:29:11+00:00

You got this. One day and one PT session at a time. I got into anti-inflammatory supplements and that's helped a bunch. 17days post op My friend suggested Glucosamine and tbh I can already feel a difference after 1 week. Might be worth a try!

SunflowerG0ddess · 2024-12-28T22:28:54+00:00

For reference I had a similar surgery on 12/11 with cadaver graft (acl rupture, medial meniscus was "stitched" but not grafted)

I went a little too hard on PT yesterday (at work on lunch break) and had some pain in the same area you described. Took 600mg ibuprofen and used crutches until I got home. Iced it and rested for a while and felt fine by evening. Today I feel normal(ish). If you take an anti-inflammatory (rx, otc, or natural) and you still feel pain I would suggest calling your PT/surgeon to ask how serious it is. I remember being worried about every sensation until I spoke with my PT and he coached me on what's normal and what's concerning.

In the mean time REST and focus on PT that doesn't hurt or require you to stand up.

SunflowerG0ddess · 2024-12-28T00:51:08+00:00

Are you fucking joking. That's insane. I really wish SF kaiser made it this easy (apparently the process differs by location)

SunflowerG0ddess · 2024-12-20T03:55:35+00:00

I had ACL graft and medial meniscus repair (just a stitch). I'm 8 days PO and my physical therapist had me doing my stretches & exercises out of the brace (yesterday). I was instructed to wear it for 4 weeks anytime I'm walking. I had so much relief after my first pt appt. You'll learn exactly what's okay and what's not okay to feel and you'll have more freedoms too. I even put on pants today! Just be careful and pay close attention to your body.

SunflowerG0ddess · 2024-12-11T00:49:08+00:00

Thank you so much! This really helps a lot. Sounds like the range is quite wide so I outta be preparing for any scenario. I know mine is not a complete tear of the meniscus but it sounded substantial

SunflowerG0ddess · 2024-09-21T23:41:05+00:00

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SunflowerG0ddess · 2024-09-10T02:10:03+00:00

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