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ACL, or Anterior Cruciate Ligament surgery is an operative procedure on the knee. The ACL is a very important ligament that makes up part of the knee compartment and damage to this ligament warrants surgical intervention to fix the damaged ligament. The operative procedure lasts abround 2-4 hours and can take months to fully recover from.
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∙ 10y agoACL surgery is required to repair the anterior cruciate ligament when it has been torn or damaged badly. It is a common knee injury suffered by sports players and requires lengthy recovery time.
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How physical therapy might do harm to ACL surgery?
no acl surgery is only possible by therapy
How much does ACL surgery cost?
The average cost of an ACL surgery is around $2,000 with insurance. For the uninsured, it costs upwards of $35,000.
Does breaking an ACL hurt?
tearing your ACL is very painful and requires surgery to repair.
If someone has to have surgery for torn acl and meniscus how long will recory time take?
It take up to six weeks for the recovery time on a torn acl and meniscus surgery.
Do you need to wear shorts after acl replacement surgery?
Yes
Why are you unable to lift your leg 2 weeks after acl surgery?
Because you just had surgery That's why
How long does acl surgery take?
It takes at most 90 minutes
Does the synovial membrane get cut during ACL surgery?
it can be removed not cut
Who is the best Arthroscopic Knee Surgery, ACL Treatment in Melbourne?
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Does acl surgery stunt your growth?
I had the surgery when I was 13. I'm 16 now and I have grown 4 inches, so in my case, no.
What is elective musculoskeletal system surgery?
Musculoskeletal system surgery. Orthopedic surgical procedures, such as hip replacement and ACL reconstruction.
How long after total shoulder replacement surgery can you donate blood?
You can not donate blood next five years after ACL surgery.
