Question 1

im 45, complete tear in my acl partial tear in my mcl and meniscus, waiting for surgery , to know what is the recovery time after surgery n do i need ?

Accepted Answer

Varies: The recovery time for a standard ACL is usually 6-12 months, however, that will vary based on physical demand, overall general health, and fitness goals. Speak to your surgeon about this. S/he will have more insight in providing you personalized care.

Question 2

how long is an acl, mcl, and meniscus surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This depends on several factors such as type of graft used and whether the meniscus is repaired versus debrided. On average the surgery is 1.5 to 2 hours.

Question 3

how come i can't bear weight on my leg even with crutches 5 days after an acl/mcl/meniscus surgery?

Accepted Answer

Lots of surgery: Usually weight bearing is allowed after ACl surgery, but depending on swelling and pain, you may not be able to bear weight. If the meniscus was repaired, weight bearing may not be allowed to reduce the stress on the meniscus repair. Again, an MCL reconstruction causes pain and swelling that may cause difficulty with weight bearing.

Question 4

could you provide some information on dealing with mcl acl and meniscus surgery?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

surgery 2 days ago, acl,mcl,meniscus,all,mpfl. when will pain subside? excruciating when rising/lowering to go bathroom. searing pain on crutches.

Accepted Answer

Discuss with your MD: I’m uncertain what type of post-op care you have been offered. This type of pain can be expected but you need to discuss with your physician if you’re not getting the relief you need

Question 6

i torn my acl, meniscus, and sprained my mcl. will i be able to do gymnastics again without reconstructive surgery?

Accepted Answer

I do not think so: Without the reconstructive surgery i doubt very much you could compete in gymnastic.

Question 7

i tore my mcl, acl and meniscus in jan and now im starting therapy to bend my knee will i be able to fully bend it again before surgery?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Depends primarily on the size, type and location of the meniscal tear. The torn cartilage may block your motion or simply cause too much pain when trying to bend the knee.

Question 8

is is it better to get surgery sooner or after some physical therapy for a torn acl/mcl and meniscus?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If your are physicaly active and not obese you most likely do fine with postoperative. Physical therapy. Talk to your surgeon.

Question 9

3 weeks post full acl/mcl tears with meniscus damage as well. how long should i wait before surgery? swelling has subsided lots and im very strict with doing my physio as well as extra leg work. how long should this keep me in bad pain post-surgery?

Accepted Answer

: You should see an orthopedic surgeon sooner than later to get the ball rolling. With both ACL and MCL tears, your knee is left unstable and will result in significant joint destruction without the stability from excessive unintended mobility. Initially the swelling would have caused stability that will quickly be lost with the resolution of the swelling.

Question 10

recovery time for acl, meniscus and mcl release?

Accepted Answer

Just an estimate: While hard to be specific without knowing more of the details, from the list you are asking about, the acl is likely the limiting factor.  The healing and therapy after an acl reconstruction is 6-9 months.  The meniscus and mcl will heal during this time, but the acl usually takes the longest.

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Im 45, complete tear in my acl partial tear in my mcl and meniscus, waiting for surgery , to know what is the recovery time after surgery n do i need ?

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How long is an acl, mcl, and meniscus surgery?

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How come i can't bear weight on my leg even with crutches 5 days after an acl/mcl/meniscus surgery?

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Could you provide some information on dealing with mcl acl and meniscus surgery?

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Surgery 2 days ago, acl,mcl,meniscus,all,mpfl. when will pain subside? excruciating when rising/lowering to go bathroom. searing pain on crutches.

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I torn my acl, meniscus, and sprained my mcl. will i be able to do gymnastics again without reconstructive surgery?

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I tore my mcl, acl and meniscus in jan and now im starting therapy to bend my knee will i be able to fully bend it again before surgery?

A member asked:

Is is it better to get surgery sooner or after some physical therapy for a torn acl/mcl and meniscus?

A member asked:

3 weeks post full acl/mcl tears with meniscus damage as well. how long should i wait before surgery? swelling has subsided lots and im very strict with doing my physio as well as extra leg work. how long should this keep me in bad pain post-surgery?

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