Podcast: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction...

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Video Description: Join Dr. Tom Baumgarten of Piedmont Orthopaedic Associates, a board-certified orthopaedist specializing in Sports Medicine, as he performs this outpatient procedure at Bon Secours St. Francis Health System in Greenville, SC.
Anterior cruciate ligament tear (ACL) is one of the most common injuries to the knee. Reconstruction of the ACL can help most patients recover full function and resume an active lifestyle. The goal of ACL reconstruction surgery is to prevent instability and restore the function of the torn ligament, and create a stable knee.

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Yeah. Already it's ... ( 10 months ago by cornbreadjunkie)

Yeah. Already it's waaaay better than the last time.
Two reasons: no general anesthesia, and a donor graft. Since it's a long weekend in the US, and I don't have an appointment until Tuesday, they still want me to use crutches until then. I can walk without problem, but rules are rules!
Thething I would recommend is that someone not push too much, too early. At most, it saves a month, and it could cause long term probs, back problems, not fully extendable leg, or reinjury!

i had an acl ... ( 10 months ago by arlo27)

i had an acl reconstruction about 5 years ago in the uk, my work used to be very hard on my knee, so i left to become a nurse!! and ive nearly finishe dthe course!!

i tore my acl on my ... ( 10 months ago by nahalcutie21)

i tore my acl on my left knee last year and i did again 2 weeks ago and im getting this same surgery on the video..but im worried if i cant play ball again has any1 ever reinjured there acl?

Yes, many people ... ( 10 months ago by MonGol337)

Yes, many people retear their acl.

Tore my ACL in june ... ( 10 months ago by 93cad)

Tore my ACL in june 07. Waited untill jan 08 to have surgery. It hurt like hell! Rehabs a bitch but i was only on crutches for about 2 weeks. IT hurts when i stretch in the morning but it gets better every week. I can walk and even jog now. Still it fucking sucks because i got taken out of basketball at my prime! Now i have to wait at least 9 months to a year to play again. I had a donor tendon as well. Way faster recovery time. Good luck to all acl recoveries!

Going on 11 months ... ( 9 months ago by precinctonesix)

Going on 11 months since my reco, did it playing soccer, not going as well as i'd hoped and still get a lot of pain but what can I do, just gotta keep at it and hope to get back playing soon.
Everytime I see someone fall on their knee the way I did, or anything to do with knees, I cringe, something that'll stay with me for life.

thats my Doctor!!! ... ( 9 months ago by c2do2004)

thats my Doctor!!! Ive torn my ACL on both knees and he did both of them!! My right at age 16 and my left at age 19....These is the best method b/c it ur own tissue. Rehab really depends on how hard you want to push urself....i was off crutches and knee brace after 2 1/2 weeks....I have recovered well n still playing soccer at the college level!! Its crazy how i found this video on YouTube...lol

i tore my acl about ... ( 9 months ago by kayhadyo)

i tore my acl about five months ago and had the surgery done about four months ago...i would say it definately depends on the surgeon..i had a surgeon who did at least four acl surgeries a week and his experience really helped. physical therapy is long but i am already back to playing soccer and have been for about a month now..i just have a small amount of pain but its not bad at all...a very quick recovery is always possible:)

I tore my right acl ... ( 8 months ago by casas08)

I tore my right acl when I was 13 playing soccer. My doctor said he I was the youngest he had ever seen do that. Now, 4 years and 3 surgeries later (because of meniscus tears+ACL reconstruction) I have now torn my left ACL. Although you are able to resume to your activities, you will never be the same. My right knee def. affected the way I play soccer. Now with both, Im going to see a huge difference.

I think I am now... ... ( 7 months ago by Thambapanniya)

I think I am now... doing with a private hospital NHS payiong for it (H)on 27 May... so hope it would be ok...
my injury been there for 5 years and without the ACL the likelihood of developing is high because of wearing of cartilage (cuz femur/Tibia grinds )
might regret leaving the surgery this long...

Yeh im getting the ... ( 7 months ago by Thambapanniya)

Yeh im getting the same.... my legs are quite week... so I am not sure how stable my hamstrings would be...

Aw, well, that's ok ... ( 7 months ago by SunDevilGirl11)

Aw, well, that's ok. As long as you're doing your therapy correctly every day, your hamstrings should be stronger than ever by the end. :)

Had my two acl's ... ( 7 months ago by shubr66)

Had my two acl's done in 1989 and 1991. the first one has loosened off a bit and a surgeon has offered to tighten it up. My sports then were kickboxing and football. Now in my 40's i am glad i had them done.Interestign that several others did both legs too.

just got out of ... ( 7 months ago by dannyw083)

just got out of hospital on mon due to acl. lots of pain high up in hamstring and in shine. is that normal? knee pretty sweet though

i had undergone ... ( 7 months ago by ansumanb)

i had undergone this surgery in february..
i am able to walk now .. i am not doing the excercises regularly as it is required.
can neone tell me how long it will take me get back to sports if i keep the same routine

Hey i had my ACL ... ( 7 months ago by jadda9181)

Hey i had my ACL torn back in Feb 06 and had my operation in June 07 which was 11 months ago. I was told that i cant do and heavy baring things or and twisting moves for 2 years. About 6 moths after your operation you feel like you'll be able to play again becase by then the blood would have only just taken to the graft. Let ke kow how you got on.

yeah thats normal.. ... ( 7 months ago by jadda9181)

yeah thats normal.. the pain is ammense but keep at it and you'll be fine. =]

i do find it ... ( 7 months ago by ansumanb)

i do find it difficult while walking up the stairs..its already three months.. not sure if this pain will go after 6 months

yeah it does feel ... ( 7 months ago by jadda9181)

yeah it does feel like that, i had my crutch for 5 months after my operation before i felt stable enough to walk without. It is really difficuly, but you have to try being more confident on the leg to pull through

ne idea how long it ... ( 7 months ago by ansumanb)

ne idea how long it will take for the thigh muscle to get back to its shape.iTs pretty thin now..

if you do your ... ( 7 months ago by jadda9181)

if you do your exercises it should come back quite quickly but it does take a while, my bad leg is still an inch n a half smaller than my other leg.

reet m8 i have just ... ( 6 months ago by waterz18)

reet m8 i have just had the same op as you and you need to excercises required or you will have the same problem in the future and if you do not you will fail to get back to your best in sports

you should be able ... ( 5 months ago by jenna3150)

you should be able to jog and stuff like that after about two and a half to three months. I had ACL reconstruction and cartilage repair last year. right around four months you should be totally comfortable with cutting and sprinting. it's probably different for everybody though..

Yeah you will. Just ... ( 1 month ago by iowabrawler)

Yeah you will. Just stick to your PT and you sould be back playing soccer in due time. Just remember the PT is very important!!!

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