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ACL injury

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m64548
m64548

Hi all,

I recently tore my ACL (unsure on degree of tear or collateral damage as I'm having my MRI on Saturday) and was just doing some casual mock karate kicks (normal, I know) and my knee buckled beneath me. The last time it buckled was twice on the slopes when I first did my knee in.

I'm really unsure as to whether this may have caused more damage, as my consultant does not think I have fully torn it and I would like to avoid surgery unless necessary (as I live an active lifestyle, I am aware that this may be necessary).

If anyone has any clue as to whether my recent knee buckle could have damaged my knee further, it'd be brilliant if you could let me know!

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  • NomisYoung
    NomisYoung m64548

    Posted

    You have a higher chance of doing more damage to your knee every time it buckles than if it didn't.

    When I tore mine, I avoided doing anything that would cause my knee to buckle until I had surgery to fix it as I wanted to negate any chance of doing more damage to the joint. Thankfully I got away with having no meniscus damage and just ended up having a bpb recon .

    Usually you've either torn it or you haven't, some people are lucky and can cope without a acl whilst continuing to do pivoting sports etc but I'd imagine those people are a rarity.

    My advice would be steer clear of anything that might cause your knee to buckle until you get it fixed!

    • m64548
      m64548 NomisYoung

      Posted

      Thank you so much! I will be extra careful from now on!!

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