bad footing got the best of me at work. Took a step forward with my right leg, must of put all of my body weight on it, knee hyper extended, heard a loud pop, knee felt like it went out a little and took my leg right out from under me.Originally posted by RickDaTuner
May I ask how all you guys tore your ACLs?
That really sucks Andy.Originally posted by AndyL
Carrying tools on ice was my first - slipped knee went out fully sideways. Done, full MCL, partial ACL significant PCL.
Got butchered by a now retired wcb surgeon, had 2 more surgeries within the year to fix the first. But had become unstable.
Didn't fix until a hop off a pickup bed blew it out again - massive tears of everything but it was strong enough + damaged enough and I'd gotten educated enough - that it got repaired correctly just through physio.
I've heard hit and miss about the patella graft. Definitely at the gym as much as I can to get strength up doing the biking, lunges and squats and leg press as you've mentioned. I'll keep the lifemark location in mind as wellOriginally posted by Seikencube
I tore my left ACL and lateral meniscus bucket tear 2009 playing competitive basketball back in the high school days. I got a big blow to the knee from an opponent, I tried to jog it out down the court and couple steps after knee gave out and i heard a rip.
I tore my right ACL and lateral meniscus bucket tear in 2011 playing competitive Volleyball during an alumni game. Jumped off the side of the wall to save the ball and landed awkwardly. It was a crucial point but I still regretted it.
Prior to surgery:
Yes Running, Stationary bike with increased levels, squats, lunges and leg press I did before surgery date.
Words of advice: Take the surgery and do not do the patella graft. A couple of my friends had it and has complications with ROM down the road. Listen to your surgeon and be on top of your physiotherapy. It is very important to get your ROM in.
For exercises it really depends on your physiotherapist. Going on the bike or squatting will come in a month or two after. It is more ice rest and flexing your quads and calfs.
Moreover, I recommend LifeMark location near mcloed location. Dr. Timmerman did both my knees and till this day I have no complications what so ever. He did professional MLB players acl's as well. Look up on his bio!