Question 1

can i do yoga after acl surgery?

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YES: I did and be sure you are healed. While yoga will increase your strength and flexibility please remember that your quadriceps  strength will be significantly diminished one leg to the other and therefore your balance will be off. So be careful on the one leg poses!

Question 2

when can i start yoga again after acl reconstruction surgery?

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Depends: probably can begin at about 3 months post op

Question 3

it's been 4 weeks since i had acl reconstruction surgery. when will i be able to do yoga or hot yoga again?

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Best to ask surgeon : that is a question best answered by your surgeon.  Most likely it will be minimum of 6 months

Question 4

i had acl surgery 12 yrs ago on my left knee. at a yoga last wed, i felt a small pop in that knee and now the outside is sore. should i be concerned?

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Maybe: Even knees that have never had acl reconstruction can pop.  You should be concerned if the knee continues to hurt or feels in any way unstable like it did before you had the acl injury.  You should also be concerned if the knee locks or feels as if it catches repeatedly.

Question 5

when acl surgery failed?

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Acl failure: Acl graft can fail for many reasons. Usually it's a repeat injury. Other reasons can be discussed with an orthopedic surgeon.

Question 6

when acl surgery failure?

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Technical reasons: Less then optimal position of the graft in the femur and tibia can result in loss of motion, laxity and failure
then again you tore the one you were born with and you can tear a graft.
 Seek guidance from an experienced knee surgeon.

Question 7

what can i expect post acl surgery?

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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 8

is it ok to shower after acl surgery?

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Yes: In general, it is okay to shower. Each surgeon has his/her own preferences, so i would go by your surgeon's instructions. I generally let my patients shower the day after surgery. The small portal incisions usually heal enough after the first day so that the risks of infection or wound breakdown are quite rare.

Question 9

what happens after i get acl surgery?

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ACL surgery: You will likely be on crutches for 1-3 weeks.  You will likely be enrolled in a rehab or physical therapy program.  You will likely use a brace to protect the knee for the first several months.

Question 10

what can i expect when having acl surgery?

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Rehab: Acl surgery is usual done as an outpatient.  Pain is controlled with ice, medications, and anesthesia pain pumps.  Half the battle for success is a good surgeon doing it right.  The second half is on the patient to be dedicated to a defined rehab protocol for about 6 months.

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