The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a crucial structure in the knee that provides stability during pivoting and twisting movements, common in sports and daily activities. When torn, ACL reconstruction surgery replaces the damaged ligament with a graft, typically from the patient’s own tissue or a donor, to restore function. While the procedure is effective for many in enabling a […]
I’m going to give you a variety of tips and tricks gathered from various sources. First, the obvious… Every person and every injury is different. Your doctor / surgeon may have different protocols. If you’re already under their care, their advice has to come first. Though at the same time, they’re not always perfect. Take an active role in your […]
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are among the most common and debilitating knee injuries, especially in athletes and active individuals. While many people recover well after a primary ACL reconstruction, sometimes the outcome isn’t as expected leading to the need for a revision surgery or even multiple procedures. Any kind of failure is likely top among the fears of ACL […]
What Do You Do When ACL Treatment Isn’t Immediate When an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury occurs, early diagnosis and treatment can often help improve outcomes. But sometimes, care is delayed; either because there are more urgent injuries that must be addressed first, financial or insurance reasons, or due to limited access to medical resources. Whether you’re waiting for surgery, […]
ACL Injuries When You’re Caring for Others Tearing your ACL is tough enough when you only have to worry about yourself. But when you’re pregnant, have young kids running around, or are caring for aging parents or family members with special needs? That’s a whole different ball game. The reality is that your recovery decisions suddenly affect a lot more […]
Other articles will cover some details, but this is just your basic introduction to the general flow of rehab post ACL injury and surgery. Rehab will vary greatly among patients. We have varying types and severities of injury. We are of different ages, genders and initial physical health. We have different recovery goals; from just getting back to day-to-day to […]
It’s likely an ACL recovery patient’s worst fear. Here’s the good news. Grafts are fairly strong. Some parts like your own tendons, may start out even stronger than your original ACL! Allografts, maybe less so, but still pretty good. And yet, the reality is some of us may suffer re-injury. There’s a variety of reasons for this. Understanding the Statistics […]
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are already complex to manage. When a patient is overweight or obese, additional challenges arise both for recovery and for long-term joint health. Body weight also impacts ACL injury patterns, surgical outcomes, rehabilitation progress, and future risk of re-injury or joint degeneration. It’s important to also note that overweight does not necessarily mean inactive, and […]
Post-ACL Surgery Wound Care: What You Need to Know Proper wound care following ACL surgery is a vital part of recovery and plays a key role in preventing complications such as infection, delayed healing, or skin irritation. While everyone’s surgical experience can vary slightly, particularly depending on the type of graft used, understanding general wound care principles can help ensure […]
What is the ACL? The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of the four primary stabilizing ligaments in the knee. Situated centrally within the joint, it connects the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone). The ACL courses diagonally through the knee and plays a critical role in maintaining joint stability, especially during dynamic and pivoting activities. Structure and […]