Question 1

what is the recovery time for acl reconstruction using hamstring, plus mcl repair plus lateral meniscus repair plus impact fracture of tibial plateau?

Accepted Answer

4-7 months: Sounds like you had a high energy injury to your knee. The rate limiting factor for recovery is the acl injury. In addition when combined with the meniscal , and mcl tear plus tibial plateau fracture you chief problem to overcome usually is the stiffness associated with all of the scar tissue.

Question 2

how long does acl reconstruction and meniscus repair take?

Accepted Answer

Average 1-2 hours: Average operative time for acl recon. Without additional procedures will be 1-2 hours currently.  Just 15-20 years ago, this same surgery averaged 3-4 hours.  Add 30 minutes for each meniscus repaired.

Question 3

17 yrd old athlete had acl reconstruction and meniscus repair 1 yr ago, now i have sharp pain in bones, knee is now twisted, pain in every activity. ?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: By ortho who did the surgery. Hopefully that will help.

Question 4

i had acl reconstruction and meniscus repair. pain and swelling in knee was typical.  no swelling at all in foot until ten days later. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: It is not terribly uncommon for patients who have knee surgery to have swelling that then begins to track down into the ankle and foot.  That being said, there are also people who have knee surgery that develop a blood clot, which can potentially be life threatening.  So I would let your surgeon know immediately and follow his recommendations about whether your postoperative course is appropriate.

Question 5

is it feasible to ever return to sports after acl reconstruction (hamstring) and dual meniscus repair (complex medial tear and buckethandle lateral)?

Accepted Answer

YES: Today's surgeries and modern REHABILITATION makes your return to full activity including sports a definite possibility ...(See Story WES WELKER, New England Patriots Wide receiver......)
BE WELL  Hope this helps

Dr Z

Question 6

when can i walk? having acl reconstruction, mcl and lateral meniscus repair. when can i go to work? special needs teacher constantly standing. thanks

Accepted Answer

6 to 10 weeks: Will need at least 6 weeks of rehabilitation.
Consider a brace to stabilize the knee when you get back to work.

Question 7

how long after acl reconstruction (patellar autograft) with medial meniscus repair and lateral meniscectomy can one start taking anti-inflammatories?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Surgeons vary on their opinion about this, so you would probably want to check with your individual surgeon.  The general idea is that the healing process of the bone plug on your graft includes an inflammatory stage for the first 4 weeks or so that could be potentially inhibited by taking an antiinflammatory.

Question 8

i've had an orthroscopic acl reconstruction using a hamstring graft and a meniscus repair sugery 20 days ago, and now my knee is loose is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Well: After any surgery, it takes time to heal from it.  Most people with ACL repair surgeries will take 3-4 months to  feel like the knee feels stable and stronger as the graft sets in.  Obviously following your doctor's orders are key and when rehab starts follow it to a T.  You will do just fine.  If you a re concerned talk to your doctor.

Question 9

can you please describe meniscus repair and acl surgery recovery timeline?

Accepted Answer

In due time...: I have my patients wear a brace until 6-9 weeks postop. While many patients are able to put partial weight on the leg w/ the aid of crutches, it is not unusual for them to feel weakness/ pain @ 4 wks that prevent them from fully walking on their own. You should discuss specifics with your physical therapist/ surgeon as each protocol varies slightly.

Question 10

how long do i have to wait after an acl repair and meniscus repair to begin rehab?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: You need to be nonweight bearing, but you also need to maintain range of motion and flexibility.  Rehab will take months, but typically it starts right after surgery.  Your surgeon will probably have one physical therapy group that he/she uses primarily that follows a very specifc protocol for this type of complex procedure.

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What is the recovery time for acl reconstruction using hamstring, plus mcl repair plus lateral meniscus repair plus impact fracture of tibial plateau?

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How long does acl reconstruction and meniscus repair take?

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17 yrd old athlete had acl reconstruction and meniscus repair 1 yr ago, now i have sharp pain in bones, knee is now twisted, pain in every activity. ?

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I had acl reconstruction and meniscus repair. pain and swelling in knee was typical. no swelling at all in foot until ten days later. is this normal?

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Is it feasible to ever return to sports after acl reconstruction (hamstring) and dual meniscus repair (complex medial tear and buckethandle lateral)?

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When can i walk? having acl reconstruction, mcl and lateral meniscus repair. when can i go to work? special needs teacher constantly standing. thanks

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How long after acl reconstruction (patellar autograft) with medial meniscus repair and lateral meniscectomy can one start taking anti-inflammatories?

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I've had an orthroscopic acl reconstruction using a hamstring graft and a meniscus repair sugery 20 days ago, and now my knee is loose is that normal?

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Can you please describe meniscus repair and acl surgery recovery timeline?

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How long do i have to wait after an acl repair and meniscus repair to begin rehab?

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