Has anyone undergone a ACL reconstruction surgery?
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Honestly, its better you consult a specialist to find out what's best for you. I really want to help but I don't think I can give better answers than specialist do. Sorry.\n\ngood luck\n\nLove is omnipresence, Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.
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Did you have a knee injury in the past or are you significantly overweight?  Usually when you have "buckling" of the knee that comes on suddenly, or has been going on for a while, it's due to injury in the meniscus or the covering across the knee cap that holds the tendons together.  You can have laproscopic surgery for this and it's very effective.  Look up ACL and it will give you some good information regarding this condition.  \n\nTrying to "strengthen" an area that is torn inside will only cause more damage.  See and orthopedic doc first.  He can also recommend proper strengthening exercises if appropriate.
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yes my husband worked as a route salesman for yrs and he had 1 ruptured herniated disks he went thru with the surgery and was up and walking shortly after the operation i couldnt believe it only u need to take it ez for several wks after the operation so far so good dont suffer with that terrible pain no more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hi well i actually done the same thing about 7 years ago while holding my daughter.I tore the lateral main ligament straight off my ankle.I was in a cast for 6 wks,came out that didnt help.Had physio for 3 mths thats didnt help.My foot was still giving away a lot by now so i was put on the waiting list for a operation.It involved stapling the main ligament bck on to my lateral side off my ankle,a cast for 6 wks,physio after.7 years on i dodnt really have no problems at all with my ankle,i get some aching in that area thats all.The consultant may want to do some sort off operation on your foot,as once you have torn your ligaments and you ankle is giving away the only option is a operation,i went through it all and nothing helped part from surgery.Good Luck anyway.
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I had one September of last year. Unfortunately, part of mine died away. Apparently, that doesn't happen often. Up until that point it was looking pretty good and after the recovery of the surgery there wasn't any pain associated with it. I just had the Dorsi flap reconstruction (from the back) though and since then I have limited movement, muscle aches and spasms. Feel free to email me for specific questions.
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my dad has surgery for that a few years ago... actually, it was like 7 years ago now that i think of it...\n\nhe's fine now, and other than not being able to use his hand for 2 weeks after the surgery, he's fine. its like there was never a problem. he works with a construction crew, and he's a real big, real strong guy. he uses heavy duty tools all day, and can still do everything he did before with just as much strength. you should be fine after the surgery, just do what the doctor tells you. it worked for him. he's got a grip like a gorilla.
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warming up for soccer before a game. went to go kick and ball and missed and my leg flew up in the air and popped. my coach still made me play even though i couldnt walk. i went to the e.r. when i got home and they did a bunch of x rays and tests and they said that i ripped the muscle off of my leg and tore a piece of bone of with it. very painful! i was out for the rest of the season :(
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Fluid retention?\nHave you managed to start eating and 'exercising' a bit? What does the surgeon think about this?\nHow long ago was the op done?
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Its a sad rumour that seems to have been started out of boredom. Dan Cloutier is currently sidelined because of surgery to his ACL and was playing until Nov. 20th. The rumoured accident happened on Nov. 11 (which was a hit and run that killed two people) and if he had been injured enough to have to have ACL surgery from that he wouldn't have played until Nov. 20th. Its just a sad rumour.
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Well, it could be for a number of reasons. Depending on what you had done, it could be just as bad as it was before surgery. I myself have had 4 knee surgeries, 2 on each knee. They did debridement under the kneecaps, removal of torn meniscus, and lateral releases on both. The cartilage under my kneecaps is just as bad as before, because the problem has not been fixed. The debridement was a temporary relief of the damaged cartilage, but the problem is that my knee caps are not tracking right, so there is grinding and rubbing on my leg bones. This is very painful, somedays are worse than others. Also, the scar tissue from surgery causes pain, as well as the muscles that did not recover. I went through a pain management clinic, and they say that after surgery, the problem can be fixed, but the nerves that are used to sending the pain signals become used to doing that. So this is where chronic pain comes in. About the only thing you can do for chronic pain, is learn how to manage it. I take ibuprofen when my knees act up, and I use aspercreme if they get really achy. Other than that, it's either more surgery or learn to live with it. For me, they want to do more invasive surgery that involves breaking and resetting bones with screws to line the kneecaps where they should be, but I'm still not sure if I want to do this, as it might cause more problems than I already have. Well, I hope this helps in some way. I feel your pain. Good luck.
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I dont have the answer but wanted to reply because i too am scheduled for this surgery.\nI know many that have had this surgery and they all swear by it--they can now walk and are pain free.\n\nIt is however--a must to do the therapy afterwards in order for success.\nRecovery is long but worth it--I have been told.
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i just had knee surgury myself and it's a bitch getting motivated to get back in there.  this may sound ridiculously simple, but change your diet, cut back on your processed sugars and such.  I also got really depressed right after my acl surgury and it made me eat more than i should have been. \n\nalso, i have to convince myself everytime i go to work out that working through the pain is ok.  you know your own limitations.  don't use your injuries as an excuse.  you know how far you can push yourself, just don't over do it an re-injure yourself.\n\nset goals for yourself and keep a log of what you're doing everyday and include what you're eating.  leave that comfort food behind you.  But remember, these things take a little time.  don't let yourself be discouraged and give up.  It's not all going to come back overnight.\n\nbest of luck!
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not sure but a friend of mine had it done two years ago in Louisville.\n\nShe lost a lot of weight but now she has sagging skin which is really gross and many medical problems. If you do have the surgery make sure you know all the risks involved before you change your life forever
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In the long run, the ACL will start to deteriorate, and you will not be able to fix it.  The ACL keeps your tibia and fibula from moving forward when the knee is still.  So running on hills, playing basketball (quick starts and stops), or other such activities will be much more difficult, and if you do something that knocks the knee out, you run the chance of ruining other ligaments in the knee.  You have good health insurance since you're in the navy, so get it taken care of now instead of later.
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When I had ACL/MCL resconstruction, I had quite a bit of swelling. To the point that my skin was almost hard. That only lasted a short time though. Be sure to keep off of it. I got up and around too quick and ended up undoing my surgery. If there is any temperature changes on your knee or your knee becomes red, go back and see your doctor. You only have your two knees, take care of them....ask someone who knows. I have had surgery twice now, need a knee replacement and am only 31 years old.\nUse rubbing alcohol or peroxide to clean around your stitches. It bites a bit, but offers the best way to keep them infection free ;-)
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Two of my patients have got knee surgery in India.One was treated for acl repair surgery and the other for total knee replacement surgery.Both of them are very happy with the results.Their pain and other symptoms due to joint damage have totally gone.\n\nOrthopaedic Surgery is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges spine surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.I have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as some of the  surgery is not covered by insurance.They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.\n\nThe cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your knee surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.both my patients had gone to India through the forerunners healthcare company.i strongly recommend you to talk to this company,checkout your options with surgery from them.\n\nhttp://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
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I feel your pain. I dislocated each of my knees at least 3 times, each. Hurts like hell. Sloppy ligs I suppose. I would like to have all the loose floaties sucked out of my knees too. I hope to have the surgery before I turn 25 so if you find out anything worth while please fwd it to me at handymanbrandon@sbcglobal.net. I hope the surgery helps ease your knees! B)