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What Causes Swelling And Pain In ACL Muscles After An Injury?

Hello, a week and a half ago I tore my acl and mcl playing basketball, will need surgery. Still have plenty of swelling and moderate pain. Ask for your recommendation or opinion on if I should fly out tomorrow mourning for a thanksgiving get together?
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
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Hi,

Please do no do any exercise which include bending of knee.

I advise you to take rest rest for atleast 7 days.

Take any painkiller only if pain occurs.

For swelling you can apply compression bandage from foot to mid of thigh.

I hope it helps.

Thanks.

Dr.Singh.
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What Causes Swelling And Pain In ACL Muscles After An Injury?

Hi, Please do no do any exercise which include bending of knee. I advise you to take rest rest for atleast 7 days. Take any painkiller only if pain occurs. For swelling you can apply compression bandage from foot to mid of thigh. I hope it helps. Thanks. Dr.Singh.