I am a 47 yr old former athlete who at the age of 32, hyperextended my left knee playing basketball and fractured my tibial spine but no other injury clinically was noted. No MRI done at that time. I spent 8 weeks in a knee immobilized and resumed my athletic endeavors. Fast forward 9 yrs and I started to get pain and swelling in that same knee after playing basketball. MRI revealed osteochondral defect on medial epicondyle. I tried PT with no improvement so I opted for micro fracture surgery in Nov ' 12. Needless to say it failed. Instead of cartilage forming, a thin layer of bone formed and pain increased. I live in Michigan and work in the medical field. After endless research on the internet, I figured ACI was probably my next option. I flew to Boston and met with Dr Minas. MACI and TTO and ACL repair was performed on 5/16/17. I am 18 days post op. Swelling is subsiding, but with my leg straight, certain movements give me that sharp stabbing pre surgery pain
medially. Is this normal, I have had 2 PT sessions and this last one made me feel like I've taken 10 steps backwards. I realize this is a marathon, but can't help worry about graft failure. I'm past 90 degrees on leg dangling over the table and continue my 6 hrs in my
cpm to 40 degrees. I've read many posts and diaries and get the sense that this may be normal but I can't help worrying. Any comments or suggestions?