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ACL Tear and Meniscus/Surgery

by Christy H, Mar 21, 2007 12:00AM
My husband was just told by his doctor that not only is his ACL torn but his Meniscus is torn also reqiring surgery. how soon can he expect to recover if he remains positive and does everything he can to assist with the healing?
Thanks
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by broke123, Mar 28, 2007 12:00AM
what kind of surgery are they doing? is it a complete acl tear?
if they do only a scope (3holes 1cm long) than the recovery time is pretty short - he should be able to walk out of the hospital on his own (limping of course and with cratches, but mostly on his own)
if they will make an incision(i forget the lengh, about 3-4in) to repair the acl, than the recovery time will be a little more significant.
but a week after surgery make sure ur husbant starts doing therapy, even with your help at home.

he will be just fine.

good luck

by Christy H, Apr 01, 2007 12:00AM
To: broke 123
my husband is having complete ACL repair and Meniscus repair. He will leave the hospital the same day
thanks
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