Comments on: ACL Injuries and Return to High-Level Basketball

By: Hayes

Hayes — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 18:05:29 +0000

I’m 14 I tore my ACL, my meniscus, and stretched my MCL while I was doing a basketball drill in practice. I just had surgery November 21 so it’s be almost 2 weeks. I first torn my ACL and meniscus in October it was a very hard time when I found out but I didn’t find out till a about a month after I did it bc I went to the ER as soon as it happened and they said it was just a stretched MCL but I went back to my doctor bc it just didn’t feel or look like just I stretched my MCL. I went home and had a pity party for my self bc my ball team that I play for is such a great team we are undefeated and are going to our 2 state tournaments and I’m not going to get to play. I was a stater, so going from playing every game to being on the side line for more then half the season was very hard. I have been starting on varsity since I was in 6th grade (I’m in 8th grade now so miss this season is sad for me) but I plan to work hard in PT and on my own to come back stronger and better then I was. Has of right now my doctors have told me I can’t put any weight on my right leg. But I have been good in PT they say. After reading all these comments it has helped me to see that this isn’t a end it is a being.

By: Aswin Nayak

Aswin Nayak — Tue, 17 May 2016 01:24:06 +0000

hey guys i am 2nd month of post op and i hav tore both my acl and meniscus of right knee.i hav gotback my flexibility but need to seriously work on strength.if could get some tips i would be really grateful as we dont get proper medical facility here

By: JP Moreland

JP Moreland — Sat, 07 May 2016 14:53:32 +0000

I tore my ACL and sprained 6 other things (including my MCL) with no meniscus damage. I am 13 and tore it in late February, having the surgery in early April. I am 1 month in and walking with little to no limp. I was playing basketball for school team when it happened and a kid ran up and tackled me because they were losing and had to foul. The recovery has been okay to this point and I haven’t been in serious pain since the week after the surgery. I was off crutches as soon as the therapists told me I could be and I’m basically almost where I was pre operatively, it’s just that my quads and thighs aren’t strong yet. I’ve even been outside doing some standstill drills that don’t involve pivoting. I used to have a negative attitude but now I’m ready and waiting for next winter, when I’ll hopefully be able to step on the court again.

By: P Krishnamoorthy

P Krishnamoorthy — Fri, 25 Mar 2016 10:35:56 +0000

I am 52 years old, due an accident at a stable position my right leg ACL was damaged – fully torn. ACL reconstruction was done in August 2015. I have recovered to a great extend after physio and gym exercises. muscle loss has been rebuilt to 95%. But still i have a discomfort and sometimes mild tolerable pain at a particular movement. Especially in the back of of the knee. What is the reason for this. What should i do to overcome this.

By: sid

sid — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 04:03:43 +0000

Hey its 1 month and 20 days done after my surgery
When to start training for returning to court?

By: kyle novem

kyle novem — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 11:33:51 +0000

Hey im15 years old i play basketball and have injury in my right nkee i think i have an acl injury my nkee is swelling in my true play of basketball what i do to perform well with no surgery im a filipino

By: anurag sharma

anurag sharma — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 08:03:33 +0000

i recently tore my Right ACL and meniscus on Jan 29th 2015 in a national tournament. I got very disappointed. i am not able to walk properly my knee was popping,slipping and causing acute pain.I thought that it was end of my career. later diagonised with orthopedician, i got operated for $4110
it was a painful after surgery. only one week over. i can only bend my knee to 75*.
I am doing regular rehab exercises given by physiotherapist.hope it sets in short period and i #Return to the sports quickly 🙂

By: suyog

suyog — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 01:31:02 +0000

Hey I’m suyog, and I tore my acl last June playing soccer. At that time I though it was just a sprain so I just put on a cast for a week and then went back to playing basketball and other stuff. About a week or two later my leg kept hurting and I went to see a doctor and we found out it was an acl tear after and x Ray. I got the surgery in late August and started therapy about october. Now I don’t do therapy anymore but I still have to do the exercises at home. Now I can run for a while without my leg hurting. Tried playing soccer and basketball again and that’s the only real challenge I have. When I try to make sharp moves my leg stings a little and I can’t play long so I haven played it in a while. My doctor says I might be able to fully play sports in mid May. Decided to take it easy until then because don’t want my acl to be torn again. Good luck to everyone else recovering from acl too! Hard long process but don’t push yourselves trying to do sports before your body can do so!

By: Madison

Madison — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 03:49:01 +0000

Hello, my name is Madison. I tore my ACL and had a slight tear in my meniscus of my right knee. I’m only 14 and this has ruined my freshmen year for basketball, but I like to say what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger! I tore it last August and had my surgery in October, I’m on my 4th month and I’m running and doing slight agilities my appointment is on Monday. I don’t have a lot of muscle back, but I’m trying. It’s a hard process and you have to really try but I’m sure that if I can do so can anyone else! So work hard and finish strong!

By: Antonio Vargas

Antonio Vargas — Mon, 05 Jan 2015 07:12:58 +0000

Hey guys

I am Antonio and i tore my acl and meniscus on my right knee playing basketball. A guy hit me right on the side of the knee as we were both going for the ball. I have been playing since i was 6 and i am in a big leauge here in new orleans. I also do Crossfit for the last 2 years so i have been in great shape. Really bummed on what happen and my surgery begins Jan 8. Any words of support or advice would be great. I wish everyone here the best and hope a speedy recovery