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How long will you be off work after cruciate ligament surgery?
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∙ 16y ago
it depends on certain factors, like what kind of jobs you are doing, how your body responds to the operation eg. serious vommitting after the operation due to GA and how you feel after the operation. even though one can normally walk with crutches a day after the operation or the day itself, it is quite imposssible to walk long distances due to the discomfort of your leg. the constant discomfort, even with painkillers, might put you off from going to work, but it usually lasts for 1 to 2 weeks, after which one can walk, albeit with the help of crutches, or crutch, with minimal pain and discomfort, though there will be a slowdown in speed. time will also be needed to do rehab everyday by oneself or with the help of a physiotherapist
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