How to cure stiffness on the knee after the surgery?
Patient: Hi I had my acl / meniscus surgery on 13 June 2012. 3 wks before. Due to soft bones surgeon used staples to fix the graft, I was only allowed the knee movement from today otherwise I was keeping it just straight in the brace. Now I started bending it but it s only 30% & pains an lot. It s stff. Will I get my knee motion back..?. Doctor: Hi,  To gain the knee movements after any surgery is a painful and prolonged process. You will have to continue physiotherapy, take pain killers, and push yourself.  Sometimes even then the movements do not become normal. Again some procedure may be required. My only suggestion will be that you follow your doctor's advice sincerely for a good result.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Gopal Goel, Orthopaedic Surgeon