Why does my knee make strange noises after ACL surgery? Is this normal?
It is not uncommon for your knee to make strange grinding and clicking noises after ACL surgery. The first thing people think is that there must be something wrong with my new ACL graft! This is rarely the case. Pain, swelling, and strange noises your knee makes after ACL surgery are all usually normal after surgery. Watch this short video to learn all about the grinding and clicking sounds your knee makes.
As you saw in the video above, there can be normal sounds your knee makes and abnormal sounds your knee makes after ACL surgery. I have summarized them below.
- Clicking of your kneecap or cracking sounds when you bend or straighten your knee is usually normal.
- If the joint chatters, makes a grizzly or grinding sound and is accompanied by a shift in the joint, this may be abnormal. These sounds will usually make you feel like your knee is giving way or feels unstable, and this can be a problem. In this case, it is best to have your knee joint assessed for stability by a healthcare provider.
Most people need to worry less about the noises their knee makes after ACL surgery and focus more on their daily rehabilitation exercises. You can focus on your daily ACL rehabilitation by downloading Curovate from the links below. Curovate is a physiotherapy app that provides daily video-guided exercises for each day of your recovery. Curovate also tracks your progress and gives you the ability to measure your knee’s range of motion using just your phone.
If you need more tailored help after your ACL surgery or ACL injury, check out our Virtual Physiotherapy page to book your 1-on-1 video session with a physiotherapist.
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