After ACL reconstruction, the swelling can be reduced through compression bandage, medication and physical therapy.
1. Pressure bandage: applying pressure bandage to the reconstructed anterior cruciate ligament can effectively reduce the swelling of the local joints, and at the same time, attention should also be paid to elevating the affected limbs to promote the return of blood flow.
2. Medication: taking furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide and other diuretics as prescribed by the doctor, or taking diosmin to improve blood circulation can make the local tissue swelling reduced in time.
3. Physiotherapy: If there is swelling and bruising after ACL reconstruction, you can also irradiate infrared rays regularly or carry out microwave therapy, which will also have a good effect on reducing swelling.
Localized swelling after ACL reconstruction must be actively treated under the guidance of a doctor, and at the same time, it is also necessary to carry out appropriate functional exercises, which will help the later recovery. The above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor.