oldschool1967
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- Aug 6, 2011
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well bro, the swelling is blood gathering in the injury site, if indeed it is a tear, only an mri will show that, 5+ years out from a acl replacement(using my hamstring as a donor, that blows!) and meniscus repair, 6 months post surgery i could squat the bar, deadlifting was a hell of alot easier on my knee, im not sure on mcl tear protocol, but i was told they should have used a donor(cadaver) acl due to my relatively young age, check with your surgeon, my hamstring never stops cramping.benching ,chins, squats, are brutal because the hamstring cramps! good luck bro.