I have a torn ACL.. what should i replace it with?!
Question: I have a torn ACL!.!. what should i replace it with!?
I am getting surgery in November but I am not sure whether to use hamstring tendons or the platellar tendon!. Any good reasoning for either!? I'm a younger female athlete!. Www@Answer-Health@Com
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I'm sorry to hear about your acl tear!. I've had acl reconstruction done 3 times!. And the best thing you can do is not get discouraged!. Mine was done with a cadaver ligament!. However I've been told that a lot of doctors faver a patella tendon and my doctor was going to use the patella tendon!. The only problem with that is that you risk having tendonitis and it will hurt to kneel for a while!. The hamstring is supposedly a quicker rehab but has a higher chance of stretching out but you don't have the pain in kneeling!. It's ultimately a tough choice!. i've been told in the past to go with the patella tendon, but it just didn't work out for me!. Good luck, it's a tough rehab but it's an incredable feeling when you can get back on the playing field again!. The first ride on a bike and even running is just a wonderful feeling!. Don't get discouraged! The first few days are rough but it gets easier!. Www@Answer-Health@Com
shouldn't that be up to the surgeon!? Www@Answer-Health@Com