Your videos are soooo helpful. Please keep posting, I’m about to have an ACL reconstruction surgery with meniscus repair as well using a quad graft! So very similar to your situation. Your videos are helping me so much to prepare for the post op journey. Please keep posting your progress, it helps sooo much for me to stay motivated.
Thanks for taking the time to research and explain! I am an RN, have my ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair in less than 3 weeks. My injury was on Thanksgiving so over 4 months ago. I ended up with a severe tibial fracture as a result of continuing to run on a fully torn ACL :0( So I had to wait for that fracture to completely heal which has taken months. I just want to get back to running, biking and full activity! It's so great to see other people who have recovered and are on the other side of this surgery!
Oh no, I'm sorry you had to go through all that! I know the feeling of just wanting to be back to your normal activities, but it'll be here before you know it! Best of luck with your surgery and recovery :)
Great video, Megan! I watched all your videos because i’m physiotherapist and I taking care of my wife recovery surgery ACL and menisc repair.. and to practice my english I found your videos. I was happy with your recovery!! Rcently there are studies proving that association of ischial graft with reinforcemente of the anterolateral ligament are effective in preventing re-injury, this is a amazing for science 😍
Glad you found the videos! Yes, there are lots of cool advancements in orthopedics with these repairs, it will be interesting to see where it goes in the upcoming years! Wishing your wife a speedy recovery!
6 months into ACL Reconstruction with a patella bone to bone graft & Meniscus repair. I want to encourage everyone on this journey to keep fighting. The mental battle is often harder than the physical, but I promise you will get better and grow closer to your goal!
Thanks so much for your videos... Been watching them all for the last few days. I have my ACL reconstruction surgery in less than four weeks and feel much more prepared thanks to your top tips, appreciate it!
Hey hun, I wanted to thank you for all your videos, they have really helped. Had my surgery 18 days ago, these have helped me to try to stay positive. I had an allograft done (I’m 37), never really felt much pain, today I’m in a little pain (my first PT session ☹️). I know it’s a long recovery but if I want to get back to snowboarding and weightlifting I have to push myself. I’m glad to know it does get better and I should be able to get back to normal I just have to give it time. Thanks again ❤
I'm so happy the videos were helpful! It is a long journey but you will get back to the things you love to do! Best of luck in the rest of your healing, you got this!
Great video! I had an acl reconstruction in February, today marks one month. I also had a quad graft - I’d be interested to know why exactly you preferred this option specifically. My doc didn’t even give me the option, he just made the decision during surgery
Thank you! Hope your recovery is going well. That's interesting that you didn't get an option, but I have heard of people saying that in the past--I think some doctors have their preferred grafts and just use those while others are open to several grafts and give more of an option (and some want to get a look at the knee in surgery first to assess which graft would be best). My surgeon basically said the 2 best options for me were the patellar tendon or quad graft, and since I'm not a large person or trying to return to competitive sports that I wouldn't necessarily need the patellar tendon if I didn't want it. I was a little worried about the long term anterior kneeling knee pain associated with the patellar tendon graft as I already had bad knees before the injury. I also thought the research so far on quad grafts was super promising and my surgeon was saying it's likely going to become one of the more popular graft options in the upcoming years based on what they're seeing. I don't think I could've gone wrong either way but quad just felt right for me! Best of luck with the rest of your healing!
Hey megan! I hope you are doing well now. Excellent videos and appreciate all your efforts have made during the recovery period. I had also undergone acl and meniscus surgery, its my 4th week. I am close to 90 degree knee bending and I am walking now few steps without walker. Just cross finger moving forward everything will be going better. How are you feeling while walking now? Are you feeling the same as before?
Hi! It sounds like you're progressing well, wishing you luck in the rest of your recovery! I am feeling pretty good with walking now--definitely not the same as pre-injury as i have a bit more aches and noises coming from that knee but it's a world of difference from how it was a few months out of surgery. I hope to make a final update video very soon to show the progress after a full year--stay tuned!
Great descriptions but i feel that having gone through two acl surgeries adds much more depth in understanding your video. Initially, my surgeon attempted to re attach my acl to my femur as it came clean off the bone. That seemed to work until I returned to sport 6 months later only to partially tear again (while wearing a brace). If you would be so kind to provide your opinion on that procedure, I'd really like to hear what you have to say. Thanks for doing these videos. For completeness, my second surgery was a hamstring alograft which is coming along quite well...currently 4 months in and I feel as good now as I did 6 months after the first surgery.
Sorry you had to go through that! I haven’t really heard or read much about ACL tears that involve the ACL separating from the bone, so I’ll have to do some research on that! Glad to hear you’re feeling better now!
Great video! I did want to bring up something that you didn't discuss which I recently read about is a synthetic replacement. I don't know how much it is actually used since it was used in an EDS ACL reconstruction I read about. I can send you the case study if you are interested since you are going into the medical field. In the case of this patient they used a combination of a hamstring autograft, with a a LARS (Ligament Advanced Reinforcement System) to insure it didn't stretch out as our ligaments and tendons are prone to do. I personally have EDS, which is why I have tried to learn as much as possible before hand. Since sadly there aren't many specialists that are very well educated on EDS. I have also had two failed neck fusion surgeries, and supposed to be having a third neck surgery. More than likely this was due to my EDS and lax ligaments and tendons. As apparently I have had too much micro movement in my neck for it to fuse, and the hardware keeps coming loose as well. I still have until Friday before I can get my MRI done to confirm what I damaged. I am quite sure my meniscus is torn on both the medial and lateral side. I am not sure on the acl, but that is where I felt the pop when I fell. My LCL is also still super tender nearly 3 weeks after the fall. If I could have physically handled the work I probably should have went into the medical field lol. I have always found the way the body works fascinating, and have also had to do a lot of research to help advocate for myself. Anyways I love your videos, keep them coming. I also hope your acl recovery is continuing to go smoothly now.
@@megmed2860 I thought you would find it interesting. If you google EDS synthetic acl reconstruction. It should pull up the case study. It was on an 18 year old male with eds. Pretty interesting the things they can do now. I am curious to see how the BEAR procedure does over time.
@@megmed2860 Also I wanted to update you on my MRI. I had my MRI yesterday, and they posted the results today. I was actually pretty shocked. Apparently, my acl and all my other ligaments are fine, so were my meniscus. Turns out I broke my lateral posterior tibial plateau, and it is isn't displaced. Which I guess is a good thing since I have read that I should have been non-weight bearing for the last 3 weeks. I have been walking on it like normal for the last few weeks.
Hi Megan! Thanks for another informative video. I'm also recovering from the same surgery and facing a scary situation atm. At 5 months post-op, I have only about 100 degrees of bending and might need another arthroscopic intervention (or manipulation under anesthesia) for scar tissue which seems to be what's blocking me. In one of your videos, you mentioned you faced a similar situation but you ended up not having either intervention. Do you have any advice? Did you increase your bending exercises, push through the unbearable pain, or use a lot of other techniques like acupuncture? Thank you so much again !
@@goharsharoyan2173 hi! Sorry to hear you’re going through that too, it’s definitely a mental and physical struggle. To be honest, I don’t know if there was one specific thing that helped but I did try acupuncture and would push through a lot of pain at PT-however if I pushed too much I noticed that it ended up limiting my bending more so it was a fine line. I think those surgeries are very helpful if your bending is truly not improving and your doctor thinks they will help. I got to the point where I was willing to do it and then right at that same time I started to randomly have some improvements in my bending. It’s so different for each person but I’ve talked to people who had MUAs and were very happy with the results. It comes down to you and your surgeon deciding what would be best for your individual situation. Best of luck, I’m sure it will all work out!
Usually it takes anywhere from 9 months to 1 year to get back to sports and normal use, but it’s different for everyone! Your doctor or physical therapist would know more for your specific situation. Best of luck in your recovery!
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Your videos are soooo helpful. Please keep posting, I’m about to have an ACL reconstruction surgery with meniscus repair as well using a quad graft! So very similar to your situation. Your videos are helping me so much to prepare for the post op journey. Please keep posting your progress, it helps sooo much for me to stay motivated.
Thanks for taking the time to research and explain! I am an RN, have my ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair in less than 3 weeks. My injury was on Thanksgiving so over 4 months ago. I ended up with a severe tibial fracture as a result of continuing to run on a fully torn ACL :0( So I had to wait for that fracture to completely heal which has taken months. I just want to get back to running, biking and full activity! It's so great to see other people who have recovered and are on the other side of this surgery!
Oh no, I'm sorry you had to go through all that! I know the feeling of just wanting to be back to your normal activities, but it'll be here before you know it! Best of luck with your surgery and recovery :)
Great video, Megan! I watched all your videos because i’m physiotherapist and I taking care of my wife recovery surgery ACL and menisc repair.. and to practice my english I found your videos. I was happy with your recovery!! Rcently there are studies proving that association of ischial graft with reinforcemente of the anterolateral ligament are effective in preventing re-injury, this is a amazing for science 😍
Glad you found the videos! Yes, there are lots of cool advancements in orthopedics with these repairs, it will be interesting to see where it goes in the upcoming years! Wishing your wife a speedy recovery!
6 months into ACL Reconstruction with a patella bone to bone graft & Meniscus repair. I want to encourage everyone on this journey to keep fighting. The mental battle is often harder than the physical, but I promise you will get better and grow closer to your goal!
Thanks so much for your videos... Been watching them all for the last few days. I have my ACL reconstruction surgery in less than four weeks and feel much more prepared thanks to your top tips, appreciate it!
I’m so glad they’ve been helpful!! Best of luck in your surgery and recovery :)
Hey hun, I wanted to thank you for all your videos, they have really helped. Had my surgery 18 days ago, these have helped me to try to stay positive. I had an allograft done (I’m 37), never really felt much pain, today I’m in a little pain (my first PT session ☹️). I know it’s a long recovery but if I want to get back to snowboarding and weightlifting I have to push myself. I’m glad to know it does get better and I should be able to get back to normal I just have to give it time. Thanks again ❤
I'm so happy the videos were helpful! It is a long journey but you will get back to the things you love to do! Best of luck in the rest of your healing, you got this!
Excellent video - we are out the other side but would have found this very informative before surgery. Thanks!
Hey there is also internal brace repair. It only works with very proximal tears though.
Great video! I had an acl reconstruction in February, today marks one month. I also had a quad graft - I’d be interested to know why exactly you preferred this option specifically. My doc didn’t even give me the option, he just made the decision during surgery
Thank you! Hope your recovery is going well. That's interesting that you didn't get an option, but I have heard of people saying that in the past--I think some doctors have their preferred grafts and just use those while others are open to several grafts and give more of an option (and some want to get a look at the knee in surgery first to assess which graft would be best). My surgeon basically said the 2 best options for me were the patellar tendon or quad graft, and since I'm not a large person or trying to return to competitive sports that I wouldn't necessarily need the patellar tendon if I didn't want it. I was a little worried about the long term anterior kneeling knee pain associated with the patellar tendon graft as I already had bad knees before the injury. I also thought the research so far on quad grafts was super promising and my surgeon was saying it's likely going to become one of the more popular graft options in the upcoming years based on what they're seeing. I don't think I could've gone wrong either way but quad just felt right for me! Best of luck with the rest of your healing!
Same here bro, it's been a month since my acl and meniscus surgery
@@megmed2860Thanks so much I really appreciate that!!!!
Hey megan! I hope you are doing well now. Excellent videos and appreciate all your efforts have made during the recovery period. I had also undergone acl and meniscus surgery, its my 4th week. I am close to 90 degree knee bending and I am walking now few steps without walker. Just cross finger moving forward everything will be going better.
How are you feeling while walking now? Are you feeling the same as before?
Hi! It sounds like you're progressing well, wishing you luck in the rest of your recovery! I am feeling pretty good with walking now--definitely not the same as pre-injury as i have a bit more aches and noises coming from that knee but it's a world of difference from how it was a few months out of surgery. I hope to make a final update video very soon to show the progress after a full year--stay tuned!
Great descriptions but i feel that having gone through two acl surgeries adds much more depth in understanding your video. Initially, my surgeon attempted to re attach my acl to my femur as it came clean off the bone. That seemed to work until I returned to sport 6 months later only to partially tear again (while wearing a brace). If you would be so kind to provide your opinion on that procedure, I'd really like to hear what you have to say. Thanks for doing these videos. For completeness, my second surgery was a hamstring alograft which is coming along quite well...currently 4 months in and I feel as good now as I did 6 months after the first surgery.
Sorry you had to go through that! I haven’t really heard or read much about ACL tears that involve the ACL separating from the bone, so I’ll have to do some research on that! Glad to hear you’re feeling better now!
Great video! I did want to bring up something that you didn't discuss which I recently read about is a synthetic replacement. I don't know how much it is actually used since it was used in an EDS ACL reconstruction I read about. I can send you the case study if you are interested since you are going into the medical field. In the case of this patient they used a combination of a hamstring autograft, with a a LARS (Ligament Advanced Reinforcement System) to insure it didn't stretch out as our ligaments and tendons are prone to do.
I personally have EDS, which is why I have tried to learn as much as possible before hand. Since sadly there aren't many specialists that are very well educated on EDS. I have also had two failed neck fusion surgeries, and supposed to be having a third neck surgery. More than likely this was due to my EDS and lax ligaments and tendons. As apparently I have had too much micro movement in my neck for it to fuse, and the hardware keeps coming loose as well.
I still have until Friday before I can get my MRI done to confirm what I damaged. I am quite sure my meniscus is torn on both the medial and lateral side. I am not sure on the acl, but that is where I felt the pop when I fell. My LCL is also still super tender nearly 3 weeks after the fall. If I could have physically handled the work I probably should have went into the medical field lol. I have always found the way the body works fascinating, and have also had to do a lot of research to help advocate for myself. Anyways I love your videos, keep them coming. I also hope your acl recovery is continuing to go smoothly now.
Oh that's so interesting, I will look into that! Thanks for sharing!!
@@megmed2860 I thought you would find it interesting. If you google EDS synthetic acl reconstruction. It should pull up the case study. It was on an 18 year old male with eds. Pretty interesting the things they can do now. I am curious to see how the BEAR procedure does over time.
@@megmed2860 Also I wanted to update you on my MRI. I had my MRI yesterday, and they posted the results today. I was actually pretty shocked. Apparently, my acl and all my other ligaments are fine, so were my meniscus. Turns out I broke my lateral posterior tibial plateau, and it is isn't displaced. Which I guess is a good thing since I have read that I should have been non-weight bearing for the last 3 weeks. I have been walking on it like normal for the last few weeks.
Hi Megan! Thanks for another informative video. I'm also recovering from the same surgery and facing a scary situation atm. At 5 months post-op, I have only about 100 degrees of bending and might need another arthroscopic intervention (or manipulation under anesthesia) for scar tissue which seems to be what's blocking me. In one of your videos, you mentioned you faced a similar situation but you ended up not having either intervention. Do you have any advice? Did you increase your bending exercises, push through the unbearable pain, or use a lot of other techniques like acupuncture? Thank you so much again !
@@goharsharoyan2173 hi! Sorry to hear you’re going through that too, it’s definitely a mental and physical struggle. To be honest, I don’t know if there was one specific thing that helped but I did try acupuncture and would push through a lot of pain at PT-however if I pushed too much I noticed that it ended up limiting my bending more so it was a fine line. I think those surgeries are very helpful if your bending is truly not improving and your doctor thinks they will help. I got to the point where I was willing to do it and then right at that same time I started to randomly have some improvements in my bending. It’s so different for each person but I’ve talked to people who had MUAs and were very happy with the results. It comes down to you and your surgeon deciding what would be best for your individual situation. Best of luck, I’m sure it will all work out!
@@megmed2860 thanks a lot 🤞🙏
Just had mine done Megan ACL and medial removal ! When do you think you got full use of your knee again !?
Usually it takes anywhere from 9 months to 1 year to get back to sports and normal use, but it’s different for everyone! Your doctor or physical therapist would know more for your specific situation. Best of luck in your recovery!
@@megmed2860 thanks for the feedback and wishing you well in life Godbless 👍🙏
Hi. I am at 9 months past Surgery and I am having buckling effect on my patella while on extension. Have you suffferred it?
I'm not quite sure what this is so I'm guessing I did not experience it. I would definitely check with your doctor or PT if you're concerned!
@@megmed2860 Thanks. Yes, it would be great if you can ask. As my PT is saying it's normal but not satisfied.
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