Two weeks of pain after ligament reconstruction surgery should first clarify the cause of the disease, generally can be given physical therapy, medication and other methods to relieve pain, the causes of pain are inflammatory stimulation, joint stiffness, etc., it is recommended to identify the cause of the disease and then targeted treatment.
1. Inflammatory stimulation: after ligament reconstruction surgery, the ligament will have a recovery period, during which inflammatory reaction may occur, causing inflammatory stimulation to the surrounding soft tissues, causing local pain, you can use non-steroidal drugs such as ibuprofen under the guidance of the doctor for anti-inflammatory pain relief.
2. Joint stiffness: after ligament reconstruction, there is no joint activity for a longer period of time, ligament and muscle atrophy and adhesion may occur, resulting in joint stiffness, passive activities or muscle exercise may occur in local pain, it is recommended to carry out moderate training under the guidance of the doctor, but also can be localized hot packs, red light therapy and other physiotherapy treatment to alleviate pain.
If pain occurs two weeks after ligament reconstruction surgery, you should consult a doctor for examination, pay attention to rest, regular review, and follow the doctor’s instructions for medication.