Other / 26/03/2021

How fast can you come back from ACL surgery?

For most people, it takes 2-9 months to fully recover from ACL surgery. A 2016 study of 80 amateur athletes found that on average, athletes returned to their sport after eight months.

When can I walk upstairs after ACL surgery?

Keep your operated leg elevated at a minimum of a 45-degree angle. Prop your leg on cushions or pillows so your knee is at least 12 inches above your heart for the first three to five days after surgery. Keep your leg elevated if your knee swells or throbs when you are up and about on crutches.

When to start physical therapy after ACL surgery?

Scientifically, those days are gone; realistically, too many still lay around for weeks before doing anything. If there is anything to be learned from athletes in this realm it is that physical therapy after reconstructive ACL surgery does not start a week or two weeks after the surgery, it starts the day of surgery.

How long has my ACL been in pain?

I had my acl surgery a year ago but once i started walking fine i retore my acl and have been walking on it since, while more like limping. My knee is in constant pain but when I try to run or even walk up a few steps the pain is unbearable. It cracks, pops and locks on me alot.

When did I have my ACL reconstruction done?

A year ago I had a complete ACL reconstruction using a cadaver’s ligament. I knew that the healing time would take longer but that the chance of it lasting longer would be the benefit to it. So I opted to have the cadaver’s.

What are the biggest mistakes ACL patients make?

It’s been almost two years since I had reconstructive ACL surgery. Between personal experience, those I’ve worked with, the emails and comments I’ve received, a few patterns have emerged as to what mistakes I see people making. Far and away the most common thing I get from people, post surgery, is “Oh my god! This is so bad! Is this normal?

When is the best time to have ACL reconstruction?

2) The Day of Surgery. ACL reconstruction surgery is usually done a few weeks after your initial injury. This is to allow time for the swelling to go down, for you to regain full range of movement and build up the strength of your leg muscles.

What happens to your knee after ACL surgery?

ACL surgery recovery aims to strengthen the knee and ensure it regains full stability to allow people to return to their normal activity levels prior to their ACL injury. When the rehab process is followed correctly, over 90% of people state they feel they have regained full function in their knee.

How often should I Ice my knee after ACL surgery?

Icing your knee for longer than 20 minutes can damage your nerve endings surround the knee. It’s essential to ice your knee at least 3-5 times daily, especially after physical therapy. What not to do after ACL surgery?