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What Causes Pain In My Calf On The Leg That Had ACL Reconstruction?

Had an ACL reconstruction a week ago. I have gained twice in that weak and two days ago wake up with an enormous amount of pain in my calf on the leg that had surgey. Was told to get an ultra sound to rule out a blood clot. No clot was found but what s causing all this to happen?
Fri, 17 Apr 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
I have studied your case. Pain and swelling in calf post ACL surgery is usually due to either a clot or it can be due to graft harvesting trauma. Some time it can also be due to tight knee brace or compression bandage.
As you are saying that there is no clot on ultrasound examination so I would suggest you to make your compression bandage and knee brace little loose. Also there should be daily ice application on the knee and calf.
You should meet with physio and do daily ankle pump exercises.
I hope these steps will be helpful in relieving this pain completely. If there is any further pain than you need to see your doctor.
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What Causes Pain In My Calf On The Leg That Had ACL Reconstruction?

Hello, I have studied your case. Pain and swelling in calf post ACL surgery is usually due to either a clot or it can be due to graft harvesting trauma. Some time it can also be due to tight knee brace or compression bandage. As you are saying that there is no clot on ultrasound examination so I would suggest you to make your compression bandage and knee brace little loose. Also there should be daily ice application on the knee and calf. You should meet with physio and do daily ankle pump exercises. I hope these steps will be helpful in relieving this pain completely. If there is any further pain than you need to see your doctor. thanks