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Re: To have or not to have ACL surgery

Posted By: dban
Date: Friday, 8 May 2009, at 2:08 p.m.

In Response To: To have or not to have ACL surgery (Andy)

You're the only one who can make that decision. I had my left knee done (auto-patella) when I was 40 because I wanted to keep playing soccer, I have no regrets, my knee is as good as ever.

I did the brace thing for a year, couldn't stand it, haven't worn it since. If all you want to do is cycle and jog you're probably ok without surgery, for tennis and skiing you'd be better off with a new ACL. Don't forget, without a properly functioning ACL, your knee is loose and prone to giving out which over time will wear your meniscus, no brace gives complete protection, especially from twisting movements.

If you have good insurance and want to stay active I say go for the surgery. Good luck.

> Hello:

> I'm 43 year old active guy with a preference for cycling,
> skiing, tennis and some running. In 1998 I had my left ACL
> done with patella tendon graft. Tore my right ACL in
> January and have rehabed since. I'm scheduled for surgery
> in 2 weeks but quite frankly I can cycle fine and with a
> brace maybe I can ski. Knee definitely is not as strong as
> left knee but if I had to I could live this way. Is it
> worth having the ACL surgery?

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