Question 1

what to expect for recovery from an acl repair?

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Stable knee: An acl reconstruction that heals well should provide you with a stable knee. Other variables such as the status of your knee joint cartilage and especially the status of your medial and lateral menisci also weigh heavily in determining your final degree of functional painfree recovery. Immediately postoperatively, you will have mild to moderate pain and swelling relieved by oral pain meds.

Question 2

how long is recovery for acl reconstruction?

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Depends on extent of: Injury, age, rehab , and pre inury health status.

Question 3

what is the recovery time for an acl reconstruction?

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Several stages : Recovery from acl reconstruction has many stages.  For an isolated acl recon., you will usually start bearing weight as soon as you regain quad control. That may be a few days to a couple weeks. Next work to regain full range of motion for a couple  weeks.  Next you strengthen the leg in therapy.   Depending on you graft choice and your choice of sport you may be back to full release at 6-12 mo.

Question 4

how variable is recovery time from a acl reconstruction?

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Not variable: There are 2 considerations for recovery after acl reconstruction. First is the immediate surgery recovery, which can vary depending on surgeon and whether your own tendon is used. Generally you can be walking normally somewhere between 1 and 6 weeks. More importantly, the graft does not reincorporate until 6-8 months for your own and 8-9 months for donor graft. You cannot be pivoting before then.

Question 5

what should i expect with recovery of acl reconstruction?

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See link: Here is link to detailed recovery http://www.Nycsportsmed.Com/pdf/2012/seneviratne%20acl%20rehab%20protocol%20
 upper body work outs - no problem 6 weeks post op.
Jogging on treadmill - usually can do after 8weeks post op.
Cutting sports such as skiing, tennis, soccer - minimum 6months post op, but safest after one year.

Question 6

acl reconstruction, just had mine done. can you offer some tips or experiences for recovery?

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Go slow: Full recovery is often 6-24 months. Early on gentle exercise, which should continue for at least 24 months. Many good repairs stretch out and may need a brace.

Question 7

i've torn my acl and have surgery in a few weeks. what should i know that could help me prepare for the surgery or during recovery?

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Prehab: The most important focus of the "pre-hab" stage prior to surgery is on your range of motion, quadriceps strength and hamstring flexibility. Your surgeon may suggest formalized physical therapy to assist in these exercise progressions. The recovery for this surgery to sport activity is 6-9 months typically.

Question 8

why is recovery time for an acl injury so long?

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ACl heals upto 9 mo: When you have ACL reconstruction, a new ligament is created and held in your knee with screws or other fixation devices. The ACL then has to heal in this position in order to withstand repetitive stresses associated with sports activities. The problem with any type of ACL graft fixation method is that, if repeatedly stressed before the graft has healed in position, the fixation will fail.

Question 9

how long will recovery time be for an acl injury?

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4-6 months: I don't allow my acl reconstructions return to pivoting sports for a minimum of 4 months depending on strength.

Question 10

what is the average recovery time for acl surgery?

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6-9 months: There are 2 considerations for recovery after acl reconstruction. First is the immediate surgery recovery, which can vary depending on surgeon and whether your own tendon is used. Generally you can be walking normally somewhere between 1 and 6 weeks. More importantly, the graft does not reincorporate until 6-8 months for your own and 8-9 months for donor graft. You cannot be pivoting before then.

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