How Does My Knee Heal After ACL Surgery? - ACL Series
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ธ.ค. 2014
- Curious about how the healing process works after ACL surgery? This video will take you through the science of ligamentization, and how your body turns your graft into your new ACL.
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I am one year post op, and IT FEELS SO GOOD TO BE FULLY RECOVERED!! I tore my ACL a little over two years ago, so I am so thankful to have had ACL surgery
Thx God, after searching web comments, yours is one of the very few which is positive
Hiiii I'm 9 months post op ACL surgery, I feel popping up sound or cracking sound in my knee while squatting and walking and no pain, is this normal pls reply, tnx in advance
SUMANTH This is absolutely normal, I had the same question for my orthopedic surgeon.
@@sandysosa3352 thank you soo much
How many months did u take to re cover fully ofter surgery
This is quite literally the only video on youtube that explains it.
Thank you. I'm 5 days in after surgery so now have a better understanding of the healing process works - it's going well so far but this vid helps to explain why it's going to take time. I'm an active 52 ye old btw.😎
Keep working man. I promise it’s the best feeling when you can start doing things normally, even if you can’t play sports. It’s surprising how easy some activities are even if you just started doing them. I’m about 4 1/2 months post op now and I started sprinting about 3 weeks ago. It’s crazy how only after 5 days of sprinting it’s possible to be faster than before. A big difference in my case is that I’m 13, so I recover much faster than normal. Good luck with your recovery man.
@@alextarallo9371 thanks Alex that's encouraging 😉 Best of luck with your recovery too! 👍🏻
I am in 3 weeks of surgery..and with following development
1. Can climb up and down stairs
2. Can drive without any issues
3. Cycling on stationery bike for 15 mins twice a day
4. Having complete extension of quadriceps and can bend the affected knee to about 135°
5. No pain at all
6. Am back to ofc deskjob😀
Bro I have a complete tear and I am able to do all of that right now, I am 4 months into injury and no surgery yet, surprising. Hope you are doing good
@@rushil505 it's not surprising....every step you take after the injury is a pressure on meniscus.
It would be soon that you're gonna need a meniscus repair too.
If you have a full tear there's nothing you can do surgery is mandatory.
@@shadabhussain841 💯
@@shadabhussain841there a % of the population call the “coper” they can function everyday without acl due to their incredible muscle balances.
Please don’t judge people , he could be one of those
@@rushil505yes I had a tear and was able to function for 2 years but everytime I played heavy sports my knee would pop and damage my meniscus. Had to get meniscectomy and meniscus repair along with ACL surgery because I waited 2 years.
I tore my ACL last Saturday and I'm stressed about the surgery, not because of the procedure but the time it takes to heal so I can play basketball again.
I’m 10 months post op and i still didn’t get back to sport but soon I will my knee get stronger I feel like I’m better than before I got strong legs now
Brother do u feel cracking sounds on ur knee
Check the peace&love injury protocol
@@atikmurshed8989 it is normal
Please make a video about partial menisectomy also
Plz make a video on infection after acl surgery
Great information, thanks.
Ready set med hello pls tell abt mcl and acl tear I met with the accident
What’s the prognosis for an untreated acl and medial meniscus tear other than physical therapy?
Thanks for the videos! My young son just had this surgery and we watched your videos beforehand. It really helped to prepare him for the procedure.
Am I right in concluding that because a new graft grows back in place of the torn ACL, the option of autograft: hamstring or patella and allograft, doesn't really matter? Because they all die anyway and as previously stated, get replaced by a new ACL? ?
which graft is the strongest and suitable for young athletes?
thanks sir.
I wish I could find more videos on patellar tendon ruptures, I feel so alone in this journey
Stu Holden tore his ACL four times before actually calling it quits.
I tore mine 1 time before calling it quits!!
i was normally walking after 1 month from my acl reconstruction and meniscus repair
Same
This gives me hope :)
Sir partial thickness tear of the anterior cruciate ligament, vertical tear of the posterior horn of medial meniscus, myxoid degeneration of the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus. I need surgery for this or not?
jeric domingo go and see a proper orthopaedic doctor and not ask for surgery advice on youtube..seriously?
i had my acl reconstruction when i was in 8th grade
I was using capital letters when I was in kindergarten.
My knee is looking after ACL surgery.... while doing Hill's down physiotherapy..
It's been 24hrs to my surgery... No pain... Can walk with Walker and without Walker for a while... Thank to Dr. Lenin c.... (Apollo hospital chennai, india)
It was acl surgery surgery or acl+meniscus repair
i could jump and dance after my acl surgery at worlds best hospital. i think apollo chennai is not upto the mark. hahahaha
Had ACL surgery (hamstring tendon) about a week ago, biggest fear to feel uncomfortable when I squat and deadlift when I recober full.
Are you back to normal now?
I had my acl reconstruction on 9/22/17 it hurts a lil bit but I'm getting stronger ( the way I tore it was I got a direct blow to my knee when running the football )
Hiiii how are you doing now a days.... I'm 9 months post op ACL surgery, I feel popping up sound or cracking sound in my knee while squatting and walking and no pain, is this normal pls reply, tnx in advance
@@sumanth6000 Hey How is your knee now?
@@ishtiakahmed4423 hiii... yup acl reconstruction was successful. But unfortunately i underwent pcl reconstruction too in the same knee 6 weeks back
@@sumanth6000 sorry to hear.
how did you torn pcl?
during acl recovery phase? or after recovery of acl?
@@ishtiakahmed4423 tnx,
my both ligament got injured at same time, but doctor said pcl will recover in future but it didn't. And at that time only acl was reconstructed. That's why i underwent pcl reconstruction now. But previously it was purely doctor's negligency🙄😒
Sir my mri result is minimal joint effusion, do i need a surgery fo this or not?
Please give me a solution doctor
My MRI report is perfectly alright no doubt in that but still I feel slipperiness in my knee
Domnik GS same thing happened to me
But Dr says 99% they will trust MRI,that is what they said to me. Completed 105 days
Thank you so much , its so informative and helpful for me.I also went through my ACL Surgery on 17-Jan-2020 and shared my experience on my youtube channel.its gives gr888 feelingssssss to share own experience with other and help them in such a way..Isn't it ?
Mine also happened on same date
@@abhinavkumar385 Take care Abhinav. I wish you have better n fast recovery.
@@vamsikandimalla8642 Hey Vamsi, take care buddy,Have a better recovery n get well soon 👍✌️
Guys I'm going to have acl surgery tomorrow.. can anyone give me suggestions regarding how to be prepared before surgery....🙏🏻
Shyam prakash relax everything will be okay
That's Stuart Holden
Sir i hv completed 7 months but 15 degrees remains to bend my injured leg & when can i run?
I tore my acl may 30 in got surgery June 14 it’s been 6 months I’m ready to play but my knee is scaring me I can’t touch my butt with it it pops a lot for know reason it hurts when I run just a tad
Jazz Nychole probs wasn’t ready to play yet then if it still hurts when u run
Pls don't play it not natural like before
I just had an ACL surgery yesterday and I’m going through so much pain...does anybody have any suggestions?
The best thing that helped me with the pain is to be able to completely straighten your leg.
What i did first is lay a pillow under my heel and than i lay down while gravity does the work of straighten my leg. Start gentle but your should be able to straighten the leg after a few days at the earliest.
The second thing i do is while sitting on a chair i kick my leg out and have my heel touch the ground while my toes are facing up. I let the leg straighten with the help of gravity and than i gently place one hand and cup above the knee joint and gently oscillate the knee down and up.
I did the first excersize while i was at home and the second one anytime i couldn't lay down. I did them once an hour for long durations. Start maybe for 1 minute and than extend it into 10 min.
REMEMBER. Do everything based on pain. Pain is your guide.
Hiiii I'm 9 months post op ACL surgery, I feel popping up sound or cracking sound in my knee while squatting and walking and no pain, is this normal pls reply, tnx in advance
@@sumanth6000 I'm no doctor but I would get that professionally looked at
@@sumanth6000 After my surgery I had the same thing but the doctors said it was no big deal. You should be good. I hope your recovery went well!
Little pain would be there I had ACL surgery before 7 months before still I cannot walk properly with full straight leg I cannot raise leg with full stretch bcoz of the weakness of quadriceps
So I would suggest you that everything will be done by the physio your knee bending will be good everything but the quadriceps(the lower thigh portion) you only have to make it strong you only have to put strength bcoz if the quadriceps will not gain strength then if you will walk then also you cannot staright your leg properly there would be pain when you walk.
Hello everyone, I have a question. I had a complete tear of my ACL 4 years ago, I had surgery and after a year went back to sports and same injury again same knee. Went under surgery again and here I am 18 months after. I want to play sports again but not sure if I can. My recovery was not extraordinary. Now I want to put 100% effort on getting stronger and more flexible, at least on my legs. Is there any chance for me to play recreational soccer again?
Sure
@@user-cn3fj9dc6m po bad boyfriend
Tore my acl n mcl on jan 29-2018. Had acl surgery on feb 21-2018 its been 7 months. Not able to run. It pains. I am 107kg ,5.10" . I get cracking sounds everytime i try to bend my leg or stretch. And its kinds loose or shaky i can say then the opp leg. Feels like the bone kinda moves. Please help.
Abhishek Hegde I think it’s because you didn’t have enough pre-OP recovery and physiotherapy. I tore mine on August 21st and I’m getting my OP on 23rd November. Physiotherapy and conditioning is crucial to recovery. My best guess is that your knee didn’t have time to adapt the surrounding muscle to stabilise without your acl. Bare in mind I’m 6’1 and 140KG but I can stand on my damaged knee quite well and walk, just can’t run.
My advice is what my doctors tell me, plenty of rest, some light exercises based on your physiotherapist recommendation and ice the swollen knee plenty of times throughout the day.
Don't get regular therapy get Sports therapy and please go to someone else. Good luck
Try to lose weight 107 kg for 5.10 is too much for your knee to handle especially if its been injured I am 6.2 80kg and my recovery is going smoothly. Edit: I am not body shaming I am just trying to help god bless you and I hope everything goes well.
fat people get fucked up knees bro
how many months does the pain persist after acl surgery?
Depends of each individual
Not months, maybe 12-16 days. Have had one ACL/MCL surgery in 2017, went well. Take the PKs as need be. Should be enough.
hi sir I had tendon graft acl surgery 4months ago but little bit pain and shake any problem pls replay sir
Hiiii I'm 9 months post op ACL surgery, I feel popping up sound or cracking sound in my knee while squatting and walking and no pain, is this normal pls reply, tnx in advance
okay Mr Protocod i will try to control myself
hello sir ..i had an acl surgery 3 months back .i still hav pain inside and sides,i stopped taking pain killers .do i need to use medicines some more time??
tech mahindra @ I have same problem brother..
@tech - how are you feeling now? If.your leg fine
Hello, I am having a Allograph (Cadaver tissue), and meniscus surgery in a few weeks. Is there anything I can do pre op that will benefit me post op? Currently I am trying to maintain the muscle mass around my knee. Ive had people suggest taking joint supplements as well. I can squat 315 with no pain or restrictions in range of motion, I can really jump or run its not a comfortable landing...any suggestions?
Asa Leighton just make sure to do all your exercises pre op and you should be fine! :)
Asa Leighton therapy before surgery
hey how are you now man? any knee problems?
@@johnyy5165 no not really there are spots and times that cutting is a little painful and sharp but that's due to my wearing of the cartilage not the stability of the joint
@@AsaLeighton how did you wear of cartillage?
Dr.Bert I'm very sorry to say that I hurt my leg after 4 months of surgery. I can't walk for a week then I took an MRI for checking whether the graft inside is broken but it doesn't. Now I'm feeling alright but I feel slightly slippery in my knee but my personal doctor says that all are alright inside. Doctor do you have any idea about this????
oh jesus Christ...you again... get an MRI scan, doctors cant confirm anything without the scan. GET AN MRI SCAN. Its prob ruptured again.
He said he got an MRI, and it looked fine.
hello bahi wherw do u live
hello bahi wherw do u live
Its ligament strech i think
I had a ACL reconstruction and meniscus as as well I’m at 21 days and I can only bent it to 50 degrees
@@themeow2585 Im 3 month and it swell up a lil but I’m but better
@@hemiaddicts5954 so how do you get rid of the swelling?
You guys think it’s possible for me to recover in 5-6 months? I’m in 8th grade, and I had only ACL rupture. I’m about 5 weeks out and I’m already able to walk briskly and jog normally. I’m also able to slightly hop on it and it feels stable. Also my leg muscles were really strong before the surgery.
Too young....i was a really explosive athlete when i was a teenager, able the dunk the ball at 5'6''...my only injury was Osgood Schlatter. Bur it takes at least 8 months..tendons and ligamentes take a lot of time to heal due to the low blood flow they have.
@@mcmerry2846 I got cleared about 3 weeks ago, but now I’m dealing with a stupid hamstring problem. It hurts every time I kick the soccer ball with a lot of force
@@alextarallo9371 did they take from hamstring Fixing to go into ACL and meniscus surgery Dec 21 th. They will be using a Cadaver. Hope your doing well 🙏
@@dallasguidroz9350 yea, they used my hamstring tendon. I’m about 14 months post-op now, and I’m playing high level soccer again without a knee brace. Good luck to you man. The first few weeks post op can be rough, but just take it week by week, and the recovery flies by. I hope your surgery and recovery goes well 🙏
@@alextarallo9371 🙏
Why deos the acotr in the animation look like stan lee?? RIP STAN LEE
day two and on sprint training
Lol
Does your thigh shrink after acl surgery?
yep
Severely, that’s why physical therapy emphasize quad workouts after surgery
Hey guys! After Acl and meniscus surgery, how many times do you do physiotheraphy exercises in a day? And how many sets each time?
One more question has anyone had a acl reconstruction done but left meniscus unrepaired, even after grade 2 horizontal tear in posterior horn in medial meniscus.
im at 4th week of my rehab. Had a acl and meniscus surgery too. was told to do 3x a day and 3sets for each exercise
Do let us know the sets duration of each in detail as it will be useful.
Hey everyone,I had acl surgery and for about 4 days after surgery my leg was red and hot, 4years after surgery I played football again I lasted 5 mins untill it gave way and once again it swollen up for a week ,does this mean my surgery didn't work?some help me plz.
Dr.Bert I have doubt. I had an ACL surgery 3 months ago and I have started playing volleyball .I have a little pain in my knee when I jump Is it dangerous to play at this time (3 months after surgery)
3 months seems a bit too early man, I think it normally takes about 9 months to 12 months atleast(depending on the patient), till you can return to sport
Ur gonna tear it again bro ur not even close to ready
it's been 10 months now...your body supposed to be ready by now..
who on earth advised you or even allowed you to go back that early???. Incredibly stupid move, so stupid i think you are actually just trolling.
Domnik GS @ what's your present condition now???
Can i dance after my acl surgery?
i wouldnt recommend it. dancing involves lots of twisting, pivoting, and shifting weight between legs. i had acl reconstruction about a month ago. its hard not going back to marital arts, but hey. I want that national gold medal, so i have to wait.
You'll have to wait about a year after your surgery until you should start doing stuff like dancing and martial arts; it takes awhile for your body to fully heal and get used to your new ACL.
Listen if you Want to play your sport (like football) is the surgery very important. If you say fuck the surgery it Wont help, fine but it Will never be the same.
If you keep training your knee in the following year i Will promise you that it Will be the same as before.
I have returned to football after 1 and a Half year and im Way better than before because my rehaab training was great
So yes it is possible you just need to have the right motivation
Not much science here.
Than fuck off
Don't get acl surgery, it will end your career. Just workout and get stem cell treatments. I suffer from the mistake of acl surgery everyday.
he is fake dont listen.to him acl surgery is permanent solution
Please don’t spread uneducated nonsense. Everybody is different, and a complete rupture will not mend without surgery, stem cell treatments wouldn’t work for that as stated on their website.
Beach Girlie you’re right, but ACL surgery won’t really help you all that much. Once your ACL tears you’re forever half the athlete you would have been.
Bullshit
@@bigbadvicHo say that to zlatan ibrahamovic and virgil van dyke
Why is the surgeon an old white guy and the patient a white, blonde jock? How about a young black female surgeon and an older female patient? Gives me the irrits.
You’re an idiot....
Shut up
I agree , and they should maybe be lesbian or trans lol