This is an operation to reconstruct a torn anterior cruciate ligament. The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are 2 of the main stabilisers of the knee. There are many other structures in the knee that also contribute to stability. If any of these structures are damaged it will make the situation worse. The anterior cruciate [..]
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In urgent cases we will make every effort to see patients within 24 to 48 hours. Please ring us on 056-7723252 or email info@sportsinjurysurgery.org and we will facilitate you.
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ACL Reconstruction
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Immediate Post Op
ACL Reconstruction The Rehab Programme is available from our downloads page. The knee will be very swollen for the first few weeks. You will also have bruising and swelling going down the leg to the ankle Lie on the couch and keep your foot elevated 2 feet higher than your head for 2 hours a [..]
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May
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ACL Post Op Guidelines
ACL Programme – General Guidelines The Rehab Programme is available from our downloads page. Ice and elevation in the early stages Partial weight bearing for 5 weeks on 2 Crutches 6 weeks after surgery – Cycling on a stationary bike 3 months after surgery – Slow Jogging 4 months after surgery – Steady Running 5 [..]
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May
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ACL Overall
ACL tears and reconstruction. The Rehab Programme is available from our downloads page. The rate of anterior cruciate ligament injury goes up with the hours playing the sport and with the intensity. Team field sports like rugby, soccer, hurling and Gaelic football are considered high level sports which combine the risk of contact and non-contact [..]
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May
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Double Bundle ACL Reconstruction
New techniques in Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction The Rehab Programme is available from our downloads page. The majority of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions use a single bundle technique. The gold standard used to be the bone tendon bone (BTB). This uses the central part of the patellar tendon. In the last 5 years the [..]
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