torn ACL

[kurtgoh]

My tear doesnt came from soccer.. i got high grade acl tear and meniscus contusion while doing muay thai. Ortho also suggest me to go for reconstruction surgery and i still hesitating about it.

i see, mine is a full torn..

anyway i am scheduled for surgery on this march..

 

[ralliart_ray]

i see, mine is a full torn..

anyway i am scheduled for surgery on this march..

why the change of mind after so many years? Speedy recovery!

 

[kitsume]

i see, mine is a full torn..

anyway i am scheduled for surgery on this march..

Jiayou! i wait Apr to see ortho again and if can schedule one too..

 

[ringrain_78]

I had shared my story before in another thread...

My left ACL snapped fully in 1999, during a ORD chalet when playing soccer. Went to CGH and was told I needed surgery but at that time, I was preparing to go university and I didn't want to spend extra money for surgery. Doctor said my range of motions would be very limited and true enough, my knee was very unstable and would buckle and twist very often.

So I still played soccer on and off but with very tight bracing, sometimes with double elastic bracings. But after a game, my knee would swell up twice the size. Cannot dribble, cannot twist and turn, cannot sudden change in direction, very frustrating and worse of all, had to rely on my weaker right knee to kick.

During the time, I did my reservist and passed my IPPT which included SBJ, just learnt to land mainly on right knee but just borderline passes. Shuttle runs - need to be very conscious and slow and not push off with left knee and change direction with right knee only.

Fast forward - 2016 December, went to trampoline park and 1 jump, 1 landing within the first 5 mins, my left knee totally gave way. The pain was nightmarish. Went to TTSH the next day, doctor said "You are not young anymore, your knee can only take so much, better go surgery before everything breaks down"

Went MRI - doctor said my left knee ACL was completely missing, means body absorbed everything back after 17 years. Also a torn meniscus.

Went surgery (this part - my story is the same as most of those who shared). I felt no pain or discomfort. I didn't take any painkiller at all. The only troublesome part was the showering which I had to wrap my entire leg in black trash bag. Walked without crutches after 3 days, was driving within a week, remembered drove to SK polyclinic to check and clean up stitches. Drove to JB in 1 weekday afternoon while on MC...Shhh…. Was given 1 month MC but I could work from home, email and mobile.

I went physio for 1-2 months, then did my own exercise and knee bending/strengthening. I probably regained total mobility and load-bearing on that knee in 3-5 months.

Right now, I love the stability in that knee. Only regret not doing it earlier, 17 years of 'cripple-ness' totally not worth it!

1 MOST IMPORTANT NOTE that had not been mentioned before but happened to me because I took too long for corrective surgery.

Our human body is amazing and it will auto-correct itself whenever it sense imbalance. For me, I never really paid attention but now my left foot is flat, the arch is almost touching the ground. My right is perfectly OK. The physio observed it and made a conclusion that because my left knee was in such a bad shape for 17 years, the body auto shifted the bulk of the load bearing to the right knee and pronated the left foot to ensure stability but sacrificed the posture. Now I am stuck with left flat foot. Haha...

 

[hellhole]

i agree.. the younger you are the better you can recover... nowadays this ACL reconstruction surgery is a 'simple' surgery.

 

[ChickRice]

I had shared my story before in another thread...

My left ACL snapped fully in 1999, during a ORD chalet when playing soccer. Went to CGH and was told I needed surgery but at that time, I was preparing to go university and I didn't want to spend extra money for surgery. Doctor said my range of motions would be very limited and true enough, my knee was very unstable and would buckle and twist very often.

So I still played soccer on and off but with very tight bracing, sometimes with double elastic bracings. But after a game, my knee would swell up twice the size. Cannot dribble, cannot twist and turn, cannot sudden change in direction, very frustrating and worse of all, had to rely on my weaker right knee to kick.

During the time, I did my reservist and passed my IPPT which included SBJ, just learnt to land mainly on right knee but just borderline passes. Shuttle runs - need to be very conscious and slow and not push off with left knee and change direction with right knee only.

Fast forward - 2016 December, went to trampoline park and 1 jump, 1 landing within the first 5 mins, my left knee totally gave way. The pain was nightmarish. Went to TTSH the next day, doctor said "You are not young anymore, your knee can only take so much, better go surgery before everything breaks down"

Went MRI - doctor said my left knee ACL was completely missing, means body absorbed everything back after 17 years. Also a torn meniscus.

Went surgery (this part - my story is the same as most of those who shared). I felt no pain or discomfort. I didn't take any painkiller at all. The only troublesome part was the showering which I had to wrap my entire leg in black trash bag. Walked without crutches after 3 days, was driving within a week, remembered drove to SK polyclinic to check and clean up stitches. Drove to JB in 1 weekday afternoon while on MC...Shhh…. Was given 1 month MC but I could work from home, email and mobile.

I went physio for 1-2 months, then did my own exercise and knee bending/strengthening. I probably regained total mobility and load-bearing on that knee in 3-5 months.

Right now, I love the stability in that knee. Only regret not doing it earlier, 17 years of 'cripple-ness' totally not worth it!

1 MOST IMPORTANT NOTE that had not been mentioned before but happened to me because I took too long for corrective surgery.

Our human body is amazing and it will auto-correct itself whenever it sense imbalance. For me, I never really paid attention but now my left foot is flat, the arch is almost touching the ground. My right is perfectly OK. The physio observed it and made a conclusion that because my left knee was in such a bad shape for 17 years, the body auto shifted the bulk of the load bearing to the right knee and pronated the left foot to ensure stability but sacrificed the posture. Now I am stuck with left flat foot. Haha...

Who's your physio?

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[kitsume]

I had shared my story before in another thread...

My left ACL snapped fully in 1999, during a ORD chalet when playing soccer. Went to CGH and was told I needed surgery but at that time, I was preparing to go university and I didn't want to spend extra money for surgery. Doctor said my range of motions would be very limited and true enough, my knee was very unstable and would buckle and twist very often.

So I still played soccer on and off but with very tight bracing, sometimes with double elastic bracings. But after a game, my knee would swell up twice the size. Cannot dribble, cannot twist and turn, cannot sudden change in direction, very frustrating and worse of all, had to rely on my weaker right knee to kick.

During the time, I did my reservist and passed my IPPT which included SBJ, just learnt to land mainly on right knee but just borderline passes. Shuttle runs - need to be very conscious and slow and not push off with left knee and change direction with right knee only.

Fast forward - 2016 December, went to trampoline park and 1 jump, 1 landing within the first 5 mins, my left knee totally gave way. The pain was nightmarish. Went to TTSH the next day, doctor said "You are not young anymore, your knee can only take so much, better go surgery before everything breaks down"

Went MRI - doctor said my left knee ACL was completely missing, means body absorbed everything back after 17 years. Also a torn meniscus.

Went surgery (this part - my story is the same as most of those who shared). I felt no pain or discomfort. I didn't take any painkiller at all. The only troublesome part was the showering which I had to wrap my entire leg in black trash bag. Walked without crutches after 3 days, was driving within a week, remembered drove to SK polyclinic to check and clean up stitches. Drove to JB in 1 weekday afternoon while on MC...Shhh…. Was given 1 month MC but I could work from home, email and mobile.

I went physio for 1-2 months, then did my own exercise and knee bending/strengthening. I probably regained total mobility and load-bearing on that knee in 3-5 months.

Right now, I love the stability in that knee. Only regret not doing it earlier, 17 years of 'cripple-ness' totally not worth it!

1 MOST IMPORTANT NOTE that had not been mentioned before but happened to me because I took too long for corrective surgery.

Our human body is amazing and it will auto-correct itself whenever it sense imbalance. For me, I never really paid attention but now my left foot is flat, the arch is almost touching the ground. My right is perfectly OK. The physio observed it and made a conclusion that because my left knee was in such a bad shape for 17 years, the body auto shifted the bulk of the load bearing to the right knee and pronated the left foot to ensure stability but sacrificed the posture. Now I am stuck with left flat foot. Haha...

My understanding from my trainer, focus on rehab.. its either getting stronger for the legs or weaker.

 

[ringrain_78]

Who's your physio?

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I did my physio is TTSH, I don't remember the names but the first few times, it was with a consultant. After 2-3 sessions, I was assigned to their rehab gym, so it's just like a gym session with focus on building strength in that operated knee.

 

[kurtgoh]

why the change of mind after so many years? Speedy recovery!

yeah.. 3 years..

the knee keep giving way and i fell a couple of times..
stairs, while playing badminton..

i had to do it.. the other area of the knee hurts as well..
probably due to stress and the missing ACL..

 

[kurtgoh]

I had shared my story before in another thread...

My left ACL snapped fully in 1999, during a ORD chalet when playing soccer. Went to CGH and was told I needed surgery but at that time, I was preparing to go university and I didn't want to spend extra money for surgery. Doctor said my range of motions would be very limited and true enough, my knee was very unstable and would buckle and twist very often.

So I still played soccer on and off but with very tight bracing, sometimes with double elastic bracings. But after a game, my knee would swell up twice the size. Cannot dribble, cannot twist and turn, cannot sudden change in direction, very frustrating and worse of all, had to rely on my weaker right knee to kick.

During the time, I did my reservist and passed my IPPT which included SBJ, just learnt to land mainly on right knee but just borderline passes. Shuttle runs - need to be very conscious and slow and not push off with left knee and change direction with right knee only.

Fast forward - 2016 December, went to trampoline park and 1 jump, 1 landing within the first 5 mins, my left knee totally gave way. The pain was nightmarish. Went to TTSH the next day, doctor said "You are not young anymore, your knee can only take so much, better go surgery before everything breaks down"

Went MRI - doctor said my left knee ACL was completely missing, means body absorbed everything back after 17 years. Also a torn meniscus.

Went surgery (this part - my story is the same as most of those who shared). I felt no pain or discomfort. I didn't take any painkiller at all. The only troublesome part was the showering which I had to wrap my entire leg in black trash bag. Walked without crutches after 3 days, was driving within a week, remembered drove to SK polyclinic to check and clean up stitches. Drove to JB in 1 weekday afternoon while on MC...Shhh…. Was given 1 month MC but I could work from home, email and mobile.

I went physio for 1-2 months, then did my own exercise and knee bending/strengthening. I probably regained total mobility and load-bearing on that knee in 3-5 months.

Right now, I love the stability in that knee. Only regret not doing it earlier, 17 years of 'cripple-ness' totally not worth it!

1 MOST IMPORTANT NOTE that had not been mentioned before but happened to me because I took too long for corrective surgery.

Our human body is amazing and it will auto-correct itself whenever it sense imbalance. For me, I never really paid attention but now my left foot is flat, the arch is almost touching the ground. My right is perfectly OK. The physio observed it and made a conclusion that because my left knee was in such a bad shape for 17 years, the body auto shifted the bulk of the load bearing to the right knee and pronated the left foot to ensure stability but sacrificed the posture. Now I am stuck with left flat foot. Haha...

thank you for sharing.

I'm also scheduled for surgery on this 5th of March at TTSH..
very nervous as the date draw near..

the only comforting thing to know, is the MC.
how many week of MC were you giving? My doctor told me was 6 weeks initially..
really dont hurt?

i guess we both stay around the same area, i'm intending to go SK general hospital for physio or changing of dressing

 

[ringrain_78]

thank you for sharing.

I'm also scheduled for surgery on this 5th of March at TTSH..
very nervous as the date draw near..

the only comforting thing to know, is the MC.
how many week of MC were you giving? My doctor told me was 6 weeks initially..
really dont hurt?

i guess we both stay around the same area, i'm intending to go SK general hospital for physio or changing of dressing

I was given 30 days MC. To be honest, it was relatively painless for me.

The pain was definitely much worse whenever the unoperated knee jarred, buckled and was twisted. If you experienced those, the pain from operations is nothing.

Go and get operated, get well and those key-hole scars can be your glory story!

 

[kurtgoh]

I was given 30 days MC. To be honest, it was relatively painless for me.

The pain was definitely much worse whenever the unoperated knee jarred, buckled and was twisted. If you experienced those, the pain from operations is nothing.

Go and get operated, get well and those key-hole scars can be your glory story!

hopefully mine dont hurt as well.. very nervous and afraid of surgery..

just curious, ACL got 2 portion, Collateral Ligaments and Cruciate Ligaments

mine is a cruciate.

 

[ringrain_78]

hopefully mine dont hurt as well.. very nervous and afraid of surgery..

just curious, ACL got 2 portion, Collateral Ligaments and Cruciate Ligaments

mine is a cruciate.

ACL is anterior cruciate ligament and once torn, it will not repair itself. The other cruciate ligament is posterior cruciate ligament which I heard is not easily torn due to the movement needed.

There are another 2 ligaments at the side of each knee, they are the collateral ligaments (medial and lateral) and they do mend themselves.

 

[kitsume]

thank you for sharing.

I'm also scheduled for surgery on this 5th of March at TTSH..
very nervous as the date draw near..

the only comforting thing to know, is the MC.
how many week of MC were you giving? My doctor told me was 6 weeks initially..
really dont hurt?

i guess we both stay around the same area, i'm intending to go SK general hospital for physio or changing of dressing

I schedule mine on apr fool... will be doing double bundle acl reconstruction and repair meniscus if needed.. now physio to strengthen hamstring..

 

[kurtgoh]

nervous, i'm doing the PACE counseling on coming tuesday, then the surgery after next.

was told, i will be staying in observation ward.

i'm very nervous, can't sleep well too..

 

[ralliart_ray]

Relax, simple ops only

Take a photo of ur legs before ops. After that ur thigh muscle confirm shrink a lot


Rehab is impt, really impt. Do it diligently.
Enjoy the MCs and rest well

You will be happy after 7-9mths, doing pivoting sports

 

[utopiaoriental]

Hi bro, took my operation in CGH. Nothing to worry. Doctor and nurses were very professional. Can ask me anything. Who is your consulting surgeon now?

No need to worry about things others heard. Most important is the skills of the surgeon. For me after op knee doesn't hurt very much except when trying to bend and move and regain motion.

May i know who is the surgeon who perform your surgery in CGH? i tore my ACL as well and will require surgery. Anyone has any surgeon recommendation in private or public hospital?

 

[Beta_Tester]

Some people opted for physio. And strength training.

 

[kurtgoh]

Relax, simple ops only

Take a photo of ur legs before ops. After that ur thigh muscle confirm shrink a lot


Rehab is impt, really impt. Do it diligently.
Enjoy the MCs and rest well

You will be happy after 7-9mths, doing pivoting sports

hopefully it is as what you mentioned..

i intend to go swimming as form of rehab, probably walking in the pool, doing stretchings etc..

 

[ralliart_ray]

How’s the ops?