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Q.
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How long will I
have to stay in hospital?
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A.
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Overnight.
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Q.
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When
will I be able to bend my knee?
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A.
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Straight
Away.
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Q.
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When
will I be able to put weight on my knee?
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A.
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Straight
Away.
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Q.
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When do I expect to have full
recovery and use of my knee.
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A.
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Walking
without support (i.e. crutches) after 2 weeks. Back to sport at about 3
months.
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Q.
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How
long should I stay off from work?
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A.
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Physical
work - Two to four weeks.
Sedentary work - A few days.
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Q.
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Will
I require any physiotherapy after leaving hospital?
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A.
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Yes,
over a period of about 6 weeks.
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Q.
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Will
I require walking aids, i.e.. crutches/stick? If so, for how long?
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A.
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Only
for the first week or so.
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Q.
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When
will I be able to drive?
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A.
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After
2 weeks (depending on which leg, manual or automatic car etc.)
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Q.
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When
can I recommence sporting activities?
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A.
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Non-contact
(eg. tennis, aerobics) - 3 months Contact (eg. soccer, rugby) - 6 months
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Q.
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Are
there likely to be post-operative complications?
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A.
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Complications
after ACL reconstruction are similar to
arthroscopy. There may be some persistent swelling, slight loss of mobility
and infection. Further information can be obtained through discussion with
your surgeon.
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