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Arran, how are you getting on this time round? Were you wearing a brace when you slipped?
Hi there. I am new to this forum and would really appreciate advice regarding pain following my operation.I fell just over 10 weeks ago and originally was diagnosed with badly sprained cruciate ligaments. Things were getting better except that every so often as I hobbled around my knee would buckle causing intense pain again. About 6 weeks after the injury whilst in for a routine checkup my doctor discovered that I couldn't do even a slight straight leg lift and sent me off for an ultrasound which revealed that my pattelar tendon was snapped.I had the tendon reconnected nearly 4 weeks ago and since a week ago have been in an adjustable angle leg brace. I am a little concerned as the surgeon who saw me when I had my stitches out and the new brace fitted (a week ago) seemed surprised about the level of pain was in but then disappeared after checking the would looked ok and I didn't see him again. The pain to flex my leg at all was pretty much unbearable. The pain over these last couple of weeks is constant and pain killers have very little effect (I am taking regular ibuprofen and paracetamol and occasional dihydrocodene).I am not able to get much sleep as am constantly waking up with the pain and can't concentrate on anything during the day for long because of the constant ache. The thing is, if this is normal for the healing process then that is all absolutely fine but I am just a little worried in case there may be something wrong that I am missing? Is the constant pain normal?Any advice much appreciated.Stuart