Fidan's ACL rupture

by Fidan Recica
(Prishtina, Kosova)

Hi, I'm Fidan...I injured my knee about 8 months ago, in a soccer match. I was playing with my University colleagues. Than came that unfortunate split second when one of my opponents tackled me with his knee, hitting my in the outside of the knee cap. I just fell, no pain at all. I didn't want to spoil the game so I got up and the moment a passed the free kick and made a step I felt such an overwhelming weakness in my knee that I immediately fell on the floor. I just couldn't make a step with my right leg. I'll never forget that night. I consider it as one of my worst days of my life. Then came the death of my mother, which was definitely THE worst day of my life.
You know the problem of not playing soccer is huuuge, unbearable...but the main problem I reckon is the depression (if I may call it that way, not classic depression though...) that comes with the injury. I just can't watch other friends play. You know...and I'm only 22...I think of scheduling a surgery, so I have few questions, as I know everybody else has..!!!
1. First of all, when I read about symptoms of ACL rupture it says "it's extremely painfull" but when I first injured it, I didn't feel any pain, not at all. Is it possible that it's not a ACL rupture???
2. What's the prognosis of a surgery? When will I be able to kick the ball (which I'm dying for...:S)???
3. Will I EVER be able to continue at the same level of playing football. I mean, whats the chances of getting reinjured, will I be able to play without fear anymore???

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Dec 05, 2010
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Stay positive
by: Aaron

I am in the same position. I Blew out my acl and mcl in october and havent been mentally the same since. The thought of not coming back to football at 100% is eating me alive. I dont even talk to my friends anymore. Well im 5 weeks post pateller op and into PT and i can say things get better fast. Just stay positive and remember that no doctor can tell you how your going to progress. You will determine the results of your surgery 100%. If all goes well you could be playing soccer in 5 months. Good luck man

Jun 28, 2009
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Relax.....
by: Tim

Some people do tear their ACL and barely feel pain. Get an MRI to make sure though. I am now 4 Weeks post op and feeling good. The OP is not bad at all, more frustrating then anything else. The first few days you will be confined to a bed for most of the time and getting around on crutches sux. I was off crutches after 6 days and by 2 weeks more or less walking normally.
The thought of not playing soccer for 9-12 months is extremely painful for me too, as like you i can't even watch my club play without being frustrated and depressed.
Try and stay positive and take physio very seriously. If you set yourself short term goals for recovery the time will fly by. Confidence will take a while to get back, but it will return (i'm hoping so). I have faced the fact that my knee will probably not be the same as before but i won't let that kill my love for the game, I'll be back. Good luck for your surgery, you'll be fine.

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