Anterior
Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Postoperative Rehabilitation -
The torn anterior cruciate ligament will be reconstructed with either
a part of the patellar tendon or with the hamstring tendons. The
patient will be in hospital for one or two nights, and the drip will
be removed the day after the operation.
Anterior
Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Repair - The
materials in this section have been chosen to provide a solid
introduction to your health condition. They explain anatomy and
physiology, give descriptive overviews of the disease, and include a
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Patient's
Guide to Knee Problems - ACL - Learn about
the anatomy of the anterior cruciate ligament and the causes, symptoms
and treatment of athletic injuries.
Post
Operative Care Instructions for Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Reconstruction from... - Crutches - Use your
crutches for at least the first week, until your follow-up
appointment. You may partially bear weight on your operative limb as
your comfort allows. (If you have had a meniscus repair, you should
remain non-weight bearing and not flex..
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