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What Does Thickening In Posterior Joint Capsule On MRI Post ACL Reconstruction Mean?

I am 10 months post ACL reconstruction, patella tendon graft. Limited rom pre op due to lat meniscus tear and MCL gd 2 also. Post op rom difficult, improved to +10-95deg with physio and underwent mua 10 weeks ago. Now +10-105 deg but still unable to walk limp free. Latest MRI show minimal thickening in posterior joint capsule. What else can be done, my job is military fitness instructor!
Tue, 18 Mar 2014
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I do not think it is a very significant finding as it can be because of inflammation. I would like to know what your complete report says. What about graft , Is it normal or thickened or any cyclops lesion is seen. I assure you that if graft is in its placed, then you can be rest assure that you will be fine soon. Keep doing physiotherapy as adviced by your physio.
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What Does Thickening In Posterior Joint Capsule On MRI Post ACL Reconstruction Mean?

I do not think it is a very significant finding as it can be because of inflammation. I would like to know what your complete report says. What about graft , Is it normal or thickened or any cyclops lesion is seen. I assure you that if graft is in its placed, then you can be rest assure that you will be fine soon. Keep doing physiotherapy as adviced by your physio.