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OT: i just tore my ACL, what to do
February 16th, 2013 at 4:43 PM | 
Step 1. Post on sports blog.
Step 1. Post on sports blog.
February 16th, 2013 at 8:57 PM |
I am an orthopaedic surgeon
I am an orthopaedic surgeon
I am an orthopaedic surgeon and I would encourage you to have ACL reconstruction if you want to remain active doing impact activities. The surgery has a very high success rate if you do your rehab. Unless you are content with being less active there is no good reason not to do it. Do your homework and find a good surgeon. If you have surgery, my advice is to have an autograft (your tissue) instead of an allograft (cadaver). The studies show hamstrings and patella tendons to be equal (there are some pros and cons of each). Most surgeons have a preference of one or the other. Have the surgeon you pick do the one he does the most of (and likely the best). Good luck.
February 16th, 2013 at 4:42 PM |
You tore your ACL...
You tore your ACL...
...and came to MGoBlog for advice?
You sir, are awesome.
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February 16th, 2013 at 4:45 PM |
Haha yeah, I am waiting or my
Haha yeah, I am waiting or my
Haha yeah, I am waiting or my wife to get the car and figure I'd ask the smartest community out there
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February 16th, 2013 at 4:50 PM |
Well if you're waiting for
Well if you're waiting for
Well if you're waiting for your wife to get the car, your options may be limited. Do you have a ball point pen?
February 16th, 2013 at 8:41 PM |
Orthopaedic surgeon
Orthopaedic surgeon
Orthopaedic surgeon here....fix it. Rehab to get your range of motion back first. I recommend autograft, not cadaver graft. Patellar tendon is my choice but hamstrings are good too. You cannot ski without an ACL without risking repeat injury.
February 16th, 2013 at 10:33 PM |
Two Words
Two Words
Two words I hope a doctor never utters to me: cadaver graft.
February 16th, 2013 at 5:58 PM |
He'd be better off checking
He'd be better off checking
He'd be better off checking an Iowa blog. You won't find a more experienced fanbase. You can always check with Purdue if you want a second opinion, though.
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February 16th, 2013 at 7:27 PM |
check out my past couple
check out my past couple
check out my past couple posts, specifically my last one which focuses on surgical options.
http://joelvanderlugt.wordpress.com/2013/02/03/acl-reconstruction/
If you're someone who wants to continue to ski/ play cutting sports / etc , surgery is a excellent option. However, if you're ok with walking or jogging for exercise, you may be able to get away with going non surgical.
From the sounds of things, you're one of the people for whom a cadaver graft may be an option at least worth looking into
February 16th, 2013 at 4:43 PM |
You're fine
You're fine
Take a quick cortisol shot and get back in the game, the team needs ya
February 16th, 2013 at 4:44 PM |
You sir win the "advice you
You sir win the "advice you
You sir win the "advice you probably shouldnt take from random, unqualified strangers without beneift of any medical training or your personal health history" award.
February 16th, 2013 at 4:50 PM |
Mostly hoping to hear from
Mostly hoping to hear from
Mostly hoping to hear from people that have been through it before. Already saw a doctor and will be seeing another one when I get back. But it seems like the decision to have surgery depends.
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February 16th, 2013 at 5:00 PM |
I hate to the guy to burst
I hate to the guy to burst
I hate to the guy to burst your bubble of internet trust but sometimes people make things up and claim things that arent true.
Anyone who's ever done internet dating knows that the girl posting this pic on line......
Turns into this girl when you actually meet
February 16th, 2013 at 5:03 PM |
I am drunk. I don't get it.
I am drunk. I don't get it.
I am drunk. I don't get it.
The Team, The Team, The Team.
February 16th, 2013 at 5:05 PM |
Manti,
Manti,
is that you, sharing from your personal experience here on MGoBlog?
Taking it one week at a time
February 16th, 2013 at 5:08 PM |
No......if I was Manti the
No......if I was Manti the
No......if I was Manti the second picture would've been of a dude....not an ugly woman.
February 16th, 2013 at 6:06 PM |
It's clearly Renee
It's clearly Renee
It's clearly Renee Tuiasosopo...duh.
playing a girl, playing another...hotter girl.
Dude is committed. don't fall for his siren call
February 16th, 2013 at 5:13 PM |
Just out of curiosity, if the
Just out of curiosity, if the
Just out of curiosity, if the doc gave you an option, it couldn't have been a complete tear, right?
February 16th, 2013 at 4:45 PM |
Welcome to the club!
Welcome to the club!
I tore mine at 19. The surgery was more I trust e back then. My advice, if you wish to remain active is to have surgery. The recovery takes time, but I can do all kinds of stuff without a brace, including firefighting.
February 16th, 2013 at 4:46 PM |
The surgery was more
The surgery was more
The surgery was more INTRUSIVE back then. Stupid auto correct!
February 16th, 2013 at 5:13 PM |
what grade tear?
what grade tear?
thought i'd throw you a bone with a serious response since there arent too many on here... i tore mine, grade 3 and also did other major damage at the same time, bout 8 yrs ago. surgery went well, scars are pretty minimal, and after rehab, was absolutely back to 100%. once you get your mri results, your doc will be better able to advise. its a pretty common injury now, your doc should be well versed on the topic. i think if its grade 1 or 2 you might be able to get away without surgery, but you might want it anyways.
February 16th, 2013 at 5:26 PM |
Thanks that is helpful, I wi
Thanks that is helpful, I wi
Thanks that is helpful, I wi ask what grade when I go see the specialist this week
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February 16th, 2013 at 4:45 PM |
Post of the year.
Post of the year.
Post of the year.
February 16th, 2013 at 4:45 PM |
Walk it off
Walk it off
Walk it off
February 16th, 2013 at 6:23 PM |
Don't forget to rub some dirt
Don't forget to rub some dirt
Don't forget to rub some dirt on it first.
"The unexamined life is not worth living." Socrates.
February 16th, 2013 at 8:08 PM |
Tussin
Tussin
Rub some 'tussin on it.
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February 16th, 2013 at 9:29 PM |
No.
No.
No Cortisol.
No "walking it off".
No rubbing dirt into it.
And no, no "rubbing some 'tussin (?) on it".
Maybe, but only temporarily, duct tape might help.
What you really need, though, is Snake Oil! Anyone here know of a good Snake Oil Salesman?
February 16th, 2013 at 9:38 PM |
Here you go. Should be a
Here you go. Should be a
Here you go. Should be a quick and easy trip.
I put up a tough front, but deep down I just want to be held.
February 16th, 2013 at 10:37 PM |
Spray some Windex on it.
Spray some Windex on it.
Spray some Windex on it.
February 16th, 2013 at 6:39 PM |
MANBAWWWWWWWWL
MANBAWWWWWWWWL
MANBAWWWWWWWWL
February 16th, 2013 at 4:45 PM |
Go take a visit and see if
Go take a visit and see if
Go take a visit and see if you get a commitable offer.
"Are you an official here?Because you've officially given me a boner."
February 16th, 2013 at 4:45 PM |
Rub
Rub
A little dirt on it, put on a band-aid and get your ass back on the slopes, pain is just fear leaving the body. In all seriousness...get surgery, otherwise your knee will fall off later in life.
Denard Robinson......They're not going to catch him!
February 16th, 2013 at 4:47 PM |
1-800-CALL-SAM
1-800-CALL-SAM
1-800-CALL-SAM
February 16th, 2013 at 4:53 PM |
You mean
You mean
1-800-CALL-SAUL
Especially if there was some negligence involved by the resort.
February 16th, 2013 at 4:59 PM |
He can make it legal.
He can make it legal.
Even if there wasn't any negligence involved by the resort. Why get hung up on negligence? The guy needs some money, right? Let Saul git 'er done. Better call Saul!
February 16th, 2013 at 5:21 PM |
Consult Bob Loblaw's Law Blog
Consult Bob Loblaw's Law Blog
Consult Bob Loblaw's Law Blog
February 16th, 2013 at 4:49 PM |
Amputate
Amputate
.
February 16th, 2013 at 6:03 PM |
Real Men
Real Men
Self Amputate
"gonna twist the cap off a green lizard" - Jim "Mad Dog" Mandich
February 16th, 2013 at 4:50 PM |
No question.
No question.
Amputate.
"It would be a travesty, it would be ridiculous to all of a sudden come back and get the feeling back, get the health back, feel good again and then all of a sudden go throw some other colors on my shirt and go coach."
February 16th, 2013 at 4:51 PM |
Do some physical therapy
Do some physical therapy
Do some physical therapy before the surgery. The better shape your leg is in before surgery, the faster you'll recover.
When choosing a surgery, I would recommend going the patellar tendon route.
I'm speaking from testing my ACL in May 2010 (my graduation present) playing soccer at Elbel Field. Had surgery the Tuesday after graduation and was playing soccer again in September.
Best of luck. Hope that info helped.
University of Tom Brady, B.A. '10; University of Peyton Manning, J.D. '13.
February 16th, 2013 at 5:00 PM |
Thanks
Thanks
Thanks
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February 16th, 2013 at 4:51 PM |
hmmmmmm...
hmmmmmm...
"Doctors said it was my choice Re: surgery. Recommendations?"
Need a bit more to go on. Is it your first knee injury? Is it a partial tear etc.
Otherwise, swinging a bit wildly in terms of any sort of recommendations.
If the haters don't hate you then you're doing something wrong. - David Cone
February 16th, 2013 at 5:07 PM |
First knee injury, looks like
First knee injury, looks like
First knee injury, looks like full tear but they told me to o see Another doctor one the sweelling goes down
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February 16th, 2013 at 6:32 PM |
hmmmmmm...
hmmmmmm...
That's actually very reasonable advice; until there is clarity in your diagnostic imaging the ability to consider rehab outcomes vs. surgical outcomes won't be clear.
Sadly, it is what it is given the potential for a complete ACL tear.
Best wishes.
If the haters don't hate you then you're doing something wrong. - David Cone
February 16th, 2013 at 4:52 PM |
I didn't finish medical
I didn't finish medical
I didn't finish medical school, but I'd let the swelling go down then have the surgery and go to the PT sessions.
If I tell you it's Easter, you better start looking for eggs.
Some folks call it a sling blade, I call it a kaiser blade.
February 16th, 2013 at 4:53 PM |
Active how? You should be
Active how? You should be
Active how? You should be able to continue most activities without the surgery. Pivot activities/sports (Bball, maybe tennis) will be difficult. However you are leaning, WAIT. Your pain from the initial injury & bone bruising will heal & then you'll know what your symptoms are
February 16th, 2013 at 4:53 PM |
As a student who was pre-med
As a student who was pre-med
As a student who was pre-med for about a week and therefore highly qualified in this department, I suggest self-operation to save some money. Not too hard to do.
February 16th, 2013 at 5:27 PM |
It all depends on how good
It all depends on how good
It all depends on how good you are at this. 
Note the "skill game" part.
February 16th, 2013 at 4:54 PM |
I hate to do this...
I hate to do this...
I always hate to be the first serious post in a thread. Particularly after two dozen funny ones.
But seriously:
February 16th, 2013 at 11:28 PM |
Ed Wojtys
Ed Wojtys
Prof of knee and shoulder surgery at UM Med School did my ACL/LCL reconstruction in 2002. ACL rupture and LCL avulsion fracture while skiing in Utah. Autograft.
Did all my rehab at UM MedSport at Domino's Farms. Also did 10 weeks of pre-op rehab before surgery a few days after graduation.
Rehab sucked, and I was in a lot of pain post-op after all the drilling in my bones. Took 2 years to get all the way back, but I made it back to ski at full speed and play basketball with no noticeable impairment.
Get the surgery. At UM Hospital. And do your rehab.
Step 1. Post on sports blog. Check... Sorry to hear that though, good luck on your recovery.