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Re-tear of Reconstructed ACL

Posted By: Carmel
Date: Tuesday, 31 August 2010, at 5:13 p.m.

I have a 16 year old son (junior in high school) who tore his natural ACL in October 2009 and re-tore it 10 months later, August 20, 2010. Both injuries occured during football. His surgeon did a hamstring graft the first time. After the reconstruction surgery last year, he had a complication involving the "button", which flipped and required a second surgery 10 days later. Then he was in physical therapy for 7 months and was released for competitive participation in sports. I have two primary questions about how to proceed for the second reconstruction of a reconstructed ACL. My son is a competitive football & soccer player with opportunities to play in college. What is the best path to follow for a second surgery that will allow him the best chance to be competitive and physically capable of playing either sport at the collegiate level? The second question relates to physical therapy. How do you know who is a "good" physical therapist? The first time around we used the physical therapy center which is associated with the surgeon's practice. Just wanting some feedback on how to handle this for the second time and want to know what options exist.

Thanks! I appreciate any help provided.

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