Scooter Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I think (off to the Docs monday) i've partially torn my ACL playing footy. Just wondering if anyone here has first hand experience of this and their route to recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Oooh, that's not good. I have a customer who has done similar, he's had to have soe sort of op and he's looking at 6 months on crutches etc..... One of my biggest worries is this injury. Good luck..!! What makes you think that it's cruciate?? H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 What makes you think that it's cruciate?? H. I've been researching things on the net (i know ) and alot of things fit......Perhaps the most conclusive being the Lachman test (youtube it if you've finished eating ) mine is not as bad as the vids here but there is a clear deflection of the injured knee compared to the other Basically hoping for the Doc/physio saying its not too bad and that i just need to build myself slowly backup to strength Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I've recently just done my cruciate ligament, i ripped the ligament from the bone aswell as a ligament that goes down the inside of the leg. I'm not having an op as they think it would make my knee worse years down the line so im on physio and rehab. I couldnt even pass the macphearson test and still cant. But i was told that if i was to have surgery i'd be looking at 6 months recovery time before physio and rehab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-No-Knee Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I 'did' mine when I was skiing. Completly tore the medial, posterior, anterior and lateral cruitiate ligaments. I had a catastrophic dislocation on the knee and also had micro fractures on the left hand posts of the knee joint platou, so much so it had moved very slightly. To fix it I had 4 new ligaments from a dead donor, (3 in a dodgy NHS op where they streched and needed to be replaced after a year) the surgen had to put a sinthetic mesh around the 3 older replacment ligaments to stop them streching any further and stapled the mesh into the joint. Then he broke the lower leg knee platou off, reangled it by about 1 deg (so I was walking on a different part of the knee/cartalage) and then took an inch of bone out of my leg further down and used it as a wedge in the new reangled knee. That was 4-5 years ago. I am now able to do almost everything I used to, eccept no skiing, (he has said I can but if it goes again thats it...no knee joint left) no parachuting, and running can sometimes cause swelling of the knee. The surgen was fantastic, but now only does private work. If you want his details pm me. (I am a firefighter and a part time soldier, and because of the op I'm now fit for both jobs.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I tore mine in about 1995, and it still 'kin hurts to this day. I had two steroid injections back then, which removed most of the pain at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c7hru Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I tore mine 12months ago now playing football, had the op in July to replace acl and take out my cartilidge in some places. After the op i was on crutches for about six weeks or so, they get you to use your leg properly almost straight away (not fully weight bearing) and was doing physio two weeks after my op (gentle excercises to get range of movement etc) I am now running etc and can do everything apart from play football (will hopefully return in April) my quads still need a lot of building up but am determined to be playing by April so am working hard at rehab. 9 months is usuAlly the full recovery time after op. Originally they didn't want to replace my acl, just repair cartiledge but from the people I spoke to at physio they had to go back in a couple of years to have the acl replaced! My advice would be if you wanted to go back to playing football then have the full op and tell the specialist that your knee is giving way as it will be the best in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movistar Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I tore mine 12months ago now playing football, had the op in July to replace acl and take out my cartilidge in some places. After the op i was on crutches for about six weeks or so, they get you to use your leg properly almost straight away (not fully weight bearing) and was doing physio two weeks after my op (gentle excercises to get range of movement etc) I am now running etc and can do everything apart from play football (will hopefully return in April) my quads still need a lot of building up but am determined to be playing by April so am working hard at rehab. 9 months is usuAlly the full recovery time after op. Originally they didn't want to replace my acl, just repair cartiledge but from the people I spoke to at physio they had to go back in a couple of years to have the acl replaced! My advice would be if you wanted to go back to playing football then have the full op and tell the specialist that your knee is giving way as it will be the best in the long run.Your completely right!Did mine three years ago and had key hole surgery to tidy things up(even though i was told b4 that i was going under the knife for a total ACL reconstruction)they found when i was under that as it was only partially torn they would leave it:blink:...and now it's giving me such grief[ANGRY][/ANGRY] that i have just had another scan and finding out the results on Wednesday, i was told it will probably be an acl reconstruction:(My advice would be get it done right the first time as your only putting off the inevitable..i would like to add i have done all the physio and have been down the gym every other day since.I did mine snowboarding and i have been back since but it was really touch and go! i felt that the knee was so week and venerable. I would like to say that i did snap off the ball on my femur when i was a kid and had to have that screwed back on and have torn my cartilage once b4 too....but saying that the knee was 100% 4b the accident. So if your a lover of sports do your homework on the surgeon's as i wish i had:rolleyes: good luck mate!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 Ouch some nasty sounding stuff here...........90% sure mine's only a partial tear but i'm off the docs in the morning so we'll see. It was nearly a week ago, i got up (after a minute or so) and walked of the pitch, drove 20 miles home, and have been back to work each day since (had to drop into the car sideways and then swing the legs in, but no issues driving) Always been able to put my weight through it, just struggle with stairs and walking at a normal pace. The swelling has nearly (can't yet fully squat) all gone now and the pain is minimal tbh. I'm got some muscle tightness between the quad and knee and the odd little sharp pain in the soft bit at the back, so i'm sort of hoping that took some of the strain of the twist. This sounds pretty minor doesn't it!? .........hopefully it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c7hru Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Did it swell straight away when you injured yourself? When I done mine I couldn't put any weight through it at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 Thats sort of encouraging for me, i knew i had done something out of the ordinary and it was swollen within minutes but resting it (desk job) and icing it (at my desk!) on and off its been ok (I could bend the leg to just about 90 degrees the following day)........so i'm hoping mine is a minor tear. If it wasn't for my mates playing with me and looking on youtube I doubt i even would have booked this appointment. ps looking at the weather forcast my biggest problem might be getting anywhere tomorrow morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 Update........ I got referred to a private hospital place in Basingstoke, the guy thinks i've totally ruptured the ligament, the joint is definitely unstable, but i'm off for an MRI soon to 100% it........saying this i've had a few kick abouts already before today just taking it easy and tbh have had no problems at all other than a lack of confidence in it. I'll be going back to see him post MRI but in the meantime he said to just do anything i want and use it as normal and see if it gives way at all....... If its confirmed as a total rupture and not 'just' a tear then I have a serious decision to make of whether to have surgery (long rehabilitation) or not (possibly have to give up footy and may get long term/later in life problems through increased wear and tear). I'll be giving it a big test tomorrow now i've had the ok to use it in anger so wish me luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Update........ I got referred to a private hospital place in Basingstoke, the guy thinks i've totally ruptured the ligament, the joint is definitely unstable, but i'm off for an MRI soon to 100% it........saying this i've had a few kick abouts already before today just taking it easy and tbh have had no problems at all other than a lack of confidence in it. I'll be going back to see him post MRI but in the meantime he said to just do anything i want and use it as normal and see if it gives way at all....... If its confirmed as a total rupture and not 'just' a tear then I have a serious decision to make of whether to have surgery (long rehabilitation) or not (possibly have to give up footy and may get long term/later in life problems through increased wear and tear). I'll be giving it a big test tomorrow now i've had the ok to use it in anger so wish me luck What will the test consist of?? I would be really careful mate, if it goes then you won't half know about it...... The dabate about surgery is a good one. I live for my footie and the thought of not playing again or even for a while would kill me..!! I'm 34 now but a couple of years ago I nearly lost my leg due to infection. I then had to face the realistic prospect of not playing again..!! I suppose it boils down to how good you are..... H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I suppose it boils down to how good you are..... H. So you wasnt fussed they chopped ya leg off then:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 So you wasnt fussed they chopped ya leg off then:D Nah..!! I'm getting my "Fat Zidane" shirt printed soon..... H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 I suppose it boils down to how good you are..... H. pah i'm no good just enjoy it, it shows how much more prone you are to knee injury playing football as its always been a secondary sport to me after american football. No knee trouble in many many years of training and playing that but x2 now in regular footy. The test is a game of american footy, not as bad as it sounds really as it shouldn't involve too much unexpected/reactionary moves/cuts........but we'll see.......its only a old boys vs current team friendly type of get together so i can just sit out if i feel a twinge or its generally uncomfortable.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 See em all the time at work. Its a long recovery time but a good success rate Just got to be careful around the 12-16 week post op mark cos the knee will start to feel normal again and you will be tempted to start doing too much on it. Unfotunately this is when the blood supply to the new tissue is at its lowest and the graft is most prone to failing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 cheers for that, i may well be in touch following the MRI for some more rehab advice if thats ok..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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