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Any of you baws ever torn your ACL?
Posted on 5/14/26 at 9:49 am
Posted on 5/14/26 at 9:49 am
Got confirmation yesterday that mine is ruptured. Thankfully no meniscus or other ligament or bone damage. Will probably go the surgery route but put it off until the winter when less is going on.
How was your surgery/rehab experience?
How was your surgery/rehab experience?
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Posted on 5/14/26 at 9:49 am to VolsOut4Harambe
How did you do that? How old are you?
Posted on 5/14/26 at 9:52 am to VolsOut4Harambe
Yep. About 38 years ago. Ruined my dual sport LSU athletic career. I couldn't delay surgery because I could only walk straight but any slight turn would have me on the ground in pain until my knee somehow "reset".
Rehab was a bitch. It really sucked when they yanked the drain tube out of my knee. Knee braces were archaic and were basically unusable.
Rehab was a bitch. It really sucked when they yanked the drain tube out of my knee. Knee braces were archaic and were basically unusable.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 9:56 am to VolsOut4Harambe
I've torn both of them... recovery sucks, rehab sucks, nothing about it is fun, but it wasn't as long as expected.
Second time my meniscus was torn as well so had to stay on crutches for 2 months for the meniscus to heal while also trying to rehab the ACL... that was worse, at least you'll be able to put weight on it.
Second time my meniscus was torn as well so had to stay on crutches for 2 months for the meniscus to heal while also trying to rehab the ACL... that was worse, at least you'll be able to put weight on it.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 9:56 am to VolsOut4Harambe
Not an ACL but an LCL for me. I was really fortunate to avoid surgery even though it was a grade 3. Rehab sucks and is painful but is 100% worth it. I know a guy who just tore his ACL a couple months ago. He's been through the surgery and is working through rehab and he's already back up and moving around.
They put me on blood flow restriction therapy to wake my quad and hamstring back up and it was awful but helped a ton.
They put me on blood flow restriction therapy to wake my quad and hamstring back up and it was awful but helped a ton.
This post was edited on 5/14/26 at 9:57 am
Posted on 5/14/26 at 10:00 am to VolsOut4Harambe
Now 73, tore mine at age 42, had the ACL replacement surgery using my own tissue and not from a cadaver.
Pretty sore for a few days after surgery, then started PT. Did that for a few months, got my range of motion back. I was told by my Dr. that chances were good I'd likely need a knee replacement in my 70's--------and he was right.
The repair eventually failed and I'm holding off on the surgery for now. I'm not as active as I once was and it's stable enough for now with my lifestyle, but am prepared for surgery if things change for the worse.
Pretty sore for a few days after surgery, then started PT. Did that for a few months, got my range of motion back. I was told by my Dr. that chances were good I'd likely need a knee replacement in my 70's--------and he was right.
The repair eventually failed and I'm holding off on the surgery for now. I'm not as active as I once was and it's stable enough for now with my lifestyle, but am prepared for surgery if things change for the worse.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 10:01 am to VolsOut4Harambe
Yes, in 2009, playing bball at the rec center at U of A.
Post surgery sucked for like a week or so.
I didn't find rehab to suck that bad.
I'd say that all in all, after week 2, it ain't that bad.
My gf tore hers skiing a few years ago, and she was going on 1+ mile walks like a week later. She's a tough broad though.
Post surgery sucked for like a week or so.
I didn't find rehab to suck that bad.
I'd say that all in all, after week 2, it ain't that bad.
My gf tore hers skiing a few years ago, and she was going on 1+ mile walks like a week later. She's a tough broad though.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 10:04 am to VolsOut4Harambe
I tore my right ACL, medial and lateral meniscus a few years ago. They replaced my ACL with one from a cadaver. Rehab wasn't bad. It took probably a full year for my knee to feel back to normal, but I'm old. Pain was never very bad.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 10:04 am to VolsOut4Harambe
I did, the surgery itself wasn’t bad, the pain the day after sucked but aside from that day it was ok.
The real shitter is the rehab. After 1 year I say knee was 85%? It’s been 3+ years and still don’t feel 100%. I have a nerve pain that happens once in a while and I avoid squatting heavy now.
Also your mind will not want to put equal pressure on the knees. I always catch myself putting more pressure on right knee vs left (acl)
The real shitter is the rehab. After 1 year I say knee was 85%? It’s been 3+ years and still don’t feel 100%. I have a nerve pain that happens once in a while and I avoid squatting heavy now.
Also your mind will not want to put equal pressure on the knees. I always catch myself putting more pressure on right knee vs left (acl)
This post was edited on 5/14/26 at 10:08 am
Posted on 5/14/26 at 10:10 am to JiminyCricket
Almost same thing as me. Skiing w my son. He was in a spot that he could not get up, so I skied over to help and got him up but got myself off balance. Skiis went up and right ski stuck in the snow mid air. I came down, ski stayed up, knee went all the way over. Thought about surgery, but decided on rehab and no more ski. Still hurts and that was almost four years ago. LCL is better than ACL though.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 10:11 am to VolsOut4Harambe
Fortunately, I haven't, but being in the ski industry for over a decade, many of my friends have. If possible, and esp if you are active, go the autograft (same tissue) route. The cadaver route provides a faster recovery but isn't as "strong".
Posted on 5/14/26 at 10:12 am to VolsOut4Harambe
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VolsOut4Harambe
I am sooo going to dunk on you at 4th of July BBQ this year.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 10:13 am to VolsOut4Harambe
I did mine in 2013. Day after surg is tough but it gets better quick, rehab wasn’t too bad. One thing I think everyone will agree with, you don’t have confidence in the repair so you are careful even after many months. And then all of a sudden you do something like you did before the surgery and your confidence in the repair is solid
Posted on 5/14/26 at 10:15 am to Dirtysouthdeacon
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LCL is better than ACL though.
100%. ACL is something I'd probably get cut for. I was really fortunate to not have to with my particular tear.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 10:15 am to VolsOut4Harambe
Yes in 2002. Early part is difficult but gets easier. I don’t think the operation is as invasive as it was back in the day and the recovery is probably a little shorter. Push through those early days and you’ll be fine.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 10:43 am to VolsOut4Harambe
I tore my ACL, meniscus, and a partial LCL tear.
The first couple of weeks were tough because of limited mobility and being mostly bedridden, but rehab was a shining light. It got me out of the house, and I was a little ahead of schedule from day 1. That reinforced a positive mindset and goals for recovery.
The next tough stage for me was after the two month mark. Significant progress had been made, but I was still hobbling around, my lifestyle had been severely altered since my original injury, and I was frustrated and eager to get back to normal.
The next hurdle was about six months later, around the 9 month mark, and it lasted for months. Rehab wears you down more mentally than physically. I could see the light at the end of the tunnel, but I also knew there was a lot of work ahead. I also had to accept I would never be 100% again.
I was 36 at the time. I was at the age when most men start slowing down, and the wear and tear of the previous thirty-five years begins to show up anyway.
The whole process did get me back in the habit and recommitted to an exercise and workout schedule. That was a positive effect. I believe my overall health and lifestyle is better today than it would have been if I never had the injury.
The first couple of weeks were tough because of limited mobility and being mostly bedridden, but rehab was a shining light. It got me out of the house, and I was a little ahead of schedule from day 1. That reinforced a positive mindset and goals for recovery.
The next tough stage for me was after the two month mark. Significant progress had been made, but I was still hobbling around, my lifestyle had been severely altered since my original injury, and I was frustrated and eager to get back to normal.
The next hurdle was about six months later, around the 9 month mark, and it lasted for months. Rehab wears you down more mentally than physically. I could see the light at the end of the tunnel, but I also knew there was a lot of work ahead. I also had to accept I would never be 100% again.
I was 36 at the time. I was at the age when most men start slowing down, and the wear and tear of the previous thirty-five years begins to show up anyway.
The whole process did get me back in the habit and recommitted to an exercise and workout schedule. That was a positive effect. I believe my overall health and lifestyle is better today than it would have been if I never had the injury.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 10:45 am to danilo
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How did you do that? How old are you?
I'm in my early 30's. Hurt it while skiing - also broke my collarbone in the same wipeout.
I can walk on it just fine with a little discomfort. Can't run or pivot though.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 10:51 am to VolsOut4Harambe
Tore my left ACL 3x in the past 10 years (2015, 2019, 2025). Also had severe meniscal tearing that had to be cleaned up, but not replaced. 1st surgery was a patellar tendon graft, 2nd was quad graft, last was cadaver
Army docs never let it fully heal, and I finally got surgery by a competent doc. Most recent surgery was last November. First 2 surgeries were a pain in the arse, woke up with massive bruising and severe pain. Again, army docs are not known as the best. Tore it in 2015 and Army put it off for 2.5 years, finally got the surgery in 2018. When prepping for the 2nd surgery it was discovered the 1st surgery was done incorrectly, causing more significant problems that led to a HTO surgery to re-align the leg. Exactly how, I don't know. Apparently the leg was trying to compensate and caused twisting. (I'm not medical, this is what I was told)
Most recent was infinitely better, went through OrthoLA. Significantly less bruising and pain.
Just got cleared from rehab last month, with the notice that I will not be able to return to full activities till roughly 12 months post surgery. Was given a Breg brace, can't complain about it honestly. This is the first time I'm able to complete rehab.
Army docs never let it fully heal, and I finally got surgery by a competent doc. Most recent surgery was last November. First 2 surgeries were a pain in the arse, woke up with massive bruising and severe pain. Again, army docs are not known as the best. Tore it in 2015 and Army put it off for 2.5 years, finally got the surgery in 2018. When prepping for the 2nd surgery it was discovered the 1st surgery was done incorrectly, causing more significant problems that led to a HTO surgery to re-align the leg. Exactly how, I don't know. Apparently the leg was trying to compensate and caused twisting. (I'm not medical, this is what I was told)
Most recent was infinitely better, went through OrthoLA. Significantly less bruising and pain.
Just got cleared from rehab last month, with the notice that I will not be able to return to full activities till roughly 12 months post surgery. Was given a Breg brace, can't complain about it honestly. This is the first time I'm able to complete rehab.
This post was edited on 5/14/26 at 10:55 am
Posted on 5/14/26 at 10:53 am to VolsOut4Harambe
Surgery was outpatient. Didn't take long. Rehab took me almost a year to fully recover where I could get on the treadmill and run again. Couldn't feel my leg for two whole weeks after the surgery.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 10:54 am to VolsOut4Harambe
Damn. I am 40 and have never skied before. I was recently given the chance to go. I turned it down for this exact reason. Don’t want to tear something trying it out. Stopped playing basketball too
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