Popping noise 7 months after ACL and meniscus surgery now pain and swelling..

Ok, I had ACL and Meniscus Reconstruction last March. I had done PT every 5 days and went through 9 weeks of a special rehab program and everything was great. My knee didnt hurt at all except the occasional popping. But one day I was jumping a plyo box, came down and heard a popping noise. Ever since then my knee has been swollen, popping more then usual, i can't bend it as far anymore, and very painful. I start my basketball season in 5 days and I'm not sure if I should go get this checked out or if its anything to worry about. I went to the doc a day after it happened and he said it was probably just scar tissue.. Is that really all it sounds like or should I be a little more worried?? Is there something else it sounds like it could be.. Please and thank you!

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Popping noise 7 months after ACL and meniscus surgery now pain and swelling..

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Nov 18, 2009
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scar tissue
by: Bart - SII

It could be scar tissue. If you have pain and swelling for more than a week, I would recommend getting it looked at again to make sure it isn't anything else.

Bart

Feb 19, 2010
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Plenty of Pain...no gain
by: Anonymous

I underwent meniscus tear surgery June of 2009. It is now February 2010 and I'm still in pain. I continue to exercise on a rowing machine and a stationary bike 3, 4xs a week....sometimes more. I do 30 mins on each...sometimes more. The pain is when I do stairs or can be when I'm standing too much on it. There is no pain during my exercise. I had a cortisone injection that did nothing. I've never had an MRI, not even prior to my surgery. Is there any hope for this?