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ACL reconstruction

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michele_9787
michele_9787

Just wondering what to expect. I am 9 days post op of ACL reconstruction surgery. I was under the impression that his was a arthroscopic procedure?...

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  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX michele_9787

    Posted

    No idea but from what I have read about professional athletes, a full ACL recovery takes 9-12 months (for that level of competition) and includes tons of rehab work.  What does your doc say?
  • Trants08
    Trants08 michele_9787

    Posted

    Was it not done arthroscopicly?
    • michele_9787
      michele_9787 Trants08

      Posted

      I thought it was suppose to but they sliced me twice I don’t see any small holes gonna check with surgeon when I go wednesday
  • jack55108
    jack55108 michele_9787

    Posted

    I’m 5 weeks post op & have a long scar from where they took tendon above my knee and then 5 small scars on my knee & was done via arthroscopic

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