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Is Foot And Ankle Swelling After A Meniscus Tear Normal?

I had a knee injury about two months ago. I went to the ER and had x-rays and was told I had torn my meniscus. The leg was put in a brace and I was put on bed rest. I followed up a couple of weeks later with a specialist at a Bone and Joint center who confirmed the ER s initial diagnosis. I was told it would take at East 6-8 weeks to fully heal, or surgery might be needed. I ve been walking with either a walker or crutches, partial weight bearing when able, and have been improving each week. I think I pushed myself too hard a few days ago by accompanying a family member to the dentist for oral surgery then going out to fill their prescriptions because later that night I started to have extreme pain in the back of my knee when bending or straightening the leg, and when walking. I ve gone back to resting the knee and the pain seems to be improving, however I ve also noticed my foot and ankle are swollen. Is this normal, or should I be concerned?
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

No it is not normal to have swelling after meniscus repair.
Consult your doctor.
As per your symptoms you need to do physiotherapy and knee exercises to improve range of motion.
You need to consult physiotherapist for proper post operative rehabilitation.
Initially quadriceps strethening and range of motion exercises are important later on against résistance theraband exercises.
You can flex and extend knee while lying supine flat on bed with foot resting on bed.
With standing position you can lift your patella superiorly as you do in quadriceps strengthening exercises.
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Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

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Is Foot And Ankle Swelling After A Meniscus Tear Normal?

Hello, I have studied your case. No it is not normal to have swelling after meniscus repair. Consult your doctor. As per your symptoms you need to do physiotherapy and knee exercises to improve range of motion. You need to consult physiotherapist for proper post operative rehabilitation. Initially quadriceps strethening and range of motion exercises are important later on against résistance theraband exercises. You can flex and extend knee while lying supine flat on bed with foot resting on bed. With standing position you can lift your patella superiorly as you do in quadriceps strengthening exercises. . Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.