Having issues 4 weeks post op: ACL surgery

[Dee1126]

Hello,

I am currently having some issues being 4 weeks post op ACL surgey. My doctor has a pretty aggressive protocol for physical therapy. I am suppose to be at 120 degrees flexion and 0 degrees extension. I am currently at 98 flexion and 5 extension and not near his protocol. Also I am still in a brace yet and have a lot of swelling and stiffness in my knee. Is this a normal way to progress? I am doing PT 3 times a week and doing my exercises at home as well, I just wanted to see if anyone else has had these issues at all? My PT is a bit worried I am progressing so slowly and I am as well. I want to be able to walk normal already. Just an FYI, I did walk on this leg with a torn ACL for a week before surgey I am sure that has something to do it with as well.

If anyone could give me some insight it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks :)