What should I expect going?
The hardest part about an ACL injury is not the injury itself and it’s not the surgery. It is the rehab and the aftermath of such a grand event in your life.
And trust me when I say the process is a big deal. The ACL rehab will involve physical, mental, and emotional challenges. Some patients even say their leg was never the same post-injury. So, my advice is to do the rehabilitation right from the start, beginning prior to your surgery day.
How can I prepare for an ACL surgery?
ACL surgery in itself is a lengthy topic and there are a lot of factors to consider when deciding which surgeon to use and what type of ACL graft to choose. Consider this ACL surgery prep check list:
Your surgeon might even order formal PT for 2 weeks as a form of prep for ACL surgery.
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