Partially torn ACL & RSD - Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Message Board

tahitibabydoll · 06-09-2003, 12:52 PM

I have a partially torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in my left knee. This knee feels very unstable and gives out frequently. This causes me to fall. I cannot walk long distances or do stairs without crutches, I cannot kneel or squat, I cannot teach children anymore because I cannot get down at their height, I cannot water ski, hike, rock climb... Orthopedic surgeons refuse to reconstruct my ACL "just" because it is "only" partially torn even though I have so many problems with my left knee.

I also have RSD in my left knee/leg. I would like to know why every giving out episode (due to my partial ACL tear) triggers the severe pain in my left knee caused by RSD. Thank you!

Priscilla

cattys · 06-09-2003, 01:10 PM

wElcome Priscilla,

I really don't know why that would happen but to me it sounds like maybe it all has to do with the nerves . It proboly gets aggitated with each time it gives out causing pain.That is just my guess. Maybe someone else here might know.

What kind of treatment do you get for your RSd?

Take care and welcome again!
Cattys

[This message has been edited by cattys (edited 06-09-2003).]