I suffered a road accident on 1st march and had a knee injury. MRI showed tibial avulsion tear of ACL and also MCL tear. I had my arthroscopic surgery on 25th march. Doctor repaired my ACL by binding it together and left MCL for self healing. I was advised to not bend my knee for 3 weeks and after 3 weeks bend it slightly by laying head downwards for another 3 weeks. Now 4 weeks after arthroscopy I can't bend my knee beyond 20-30 degree and if i try to increase flexion it won't happen and knee would pain. Swelling is normal too.
I want to know if it is normal to not be able to bend my knee or it is something to be looked upon immediately. Will i have to go for another surgery or flexion will come. Right now my knee can't be flexed. And how long it will take and what should be done.
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Sports Taping- stretch the tape from both ends and apply on the affected area
Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold).
Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment knee is applied warm water followed by the immediate application of the knee with ice water. This procedure is repeated several times, alternating hot and cold. Note that the treatment should always end in the ice water, as heat will induce the body's inflammatory response, while cold helps to decrease inflammation.
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