ACL, MCL, and menisci tears
I found a couple older threads dealing with this issue, but nothing recent, so I figured I'd start a new one.
I fully tore my ACL and lateral meniscus and partially tore my MCL and medial meniscus in a fall on April 6th. The medial meniscus is peripherally torn at the posterior horn, and the lateral meniscus is radially torn at the posterior root. I've been doing PT for about 2 and a half weeks and have regained nearly full ROM.
From the limited research I've done, it seems that meniscus repair (i.e., suturing) has become both more common and effective, especially for tears at the posterior root or horn. Has anyone here had this procedure and want to comment on how it went for them? Everything I've read about meniscectomies has scared the shit out of me, and I'm really hoping to avoid one.
I'm also interested in folks experiences in general with compound knee injuries: how long until you were biking or swimming again? running and skiing? climbing? Any long-haul issues that never resolved? Should I just sell my skis and go back to school (again)?
ACL, MCL, and menisci tears
Wife fully tore acl and partial meniscus tear skiing in the first week of January. Surgery mid February. Hamstring graft of the acl and Suture repair of the miniscus.
Recovery coming along well, about 12 weeks out from surgery. Her leg can reach nearly full extension and flexion. Got off the couch as soon as possible and start doing core strength/upper body stuff. Just last week was approved for lightweight deadlifts, stationary lunges.
Doing easy road rides multiple times a week already ( 10 miles, flat/moderate climbs around 500ft). Easy mountain biking likely in a month.
Do as much pre-surgery strengthening and ROM as possible. spend focused time every day on the prescribed exercises. Push your surgeon and pt a bit and listen to your body... don’t be dumb but the docs will likely be extremely conservative in rehab treatment.
Still a long way out from full recovery but the level of activity she’s able to do without pain or rom limitation should give you some hope!