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When after acl surgery will i be able to return to work?
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Ask your surgeon...: For a copy of their protocol. This answer depends on several things: 1) surgical technique, 2) meniscal status, 3) quad control. 4) pain, 5) swelling 6) your occupation . Your therapist and surgeon will be able to help you figure out what is best for you.
Answered 2/24/2018
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Depends.: It depends on the type of job you have. Office workers generally go back to work about a week after surgery. If you have a physical/labor job, it may be 3-6 months.
Answered 8/19/2014
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