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Re: Hyperextension after ACL surgery

Posted By: drmark
Date: Sunday, 21 February 2010, at 3:50 p.m.

In Response To: Hyperextension after ACL surgery (jarrad)

> After my 3rd ACL surgery (9/08) I'm at 0 degrees extension.
> I still experience swelling after activity. I went to a
> different doctor from the one who performed the 3rd
> operation and he believes that my inability to have those
> few degrees of hyperextension in my repaired knee may be to
> blame. So he is recommending another surgery to achieve
> those few degrees of hyperextension. Anyone have any
> similiar situations or knowledge if the hyperextension is
> necessary?

Everyone who reads my posts must first click on my username and read my profile.

Symetrical extension (or hyperextension) is necessary or the knee rapidly develops arthritis. All attempts to get this motion back are reasonable.

Messages In This Thread

  • Hyperextension after ACL surgery (views: 369) -- jarrad -- Wednesday, 17 February 2010, at 4:24 p.m.
    • Re: Hyperextension after ACL surgery (views: 268) -- drmark -- Sunday, 21 February 2010, at 3:50 p.m.

 

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