I had my acl revision reconstruction surgery (patellar tendon) with partial lateral menisectomy on last thursday. I'm on my 6th day post surgery. I can feel the hotness on the operated knee and swelling still there. Is this normal? What precautions should I take? When can I get back to sports?

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