My 3rd ACL Surgery And Still Playing.

by Mus
(Singapore)

I'm 25 year old male playing professional soccer. Recently I had my 3rd ACL + Meniscus Recon done. I thought that my career has totally ended. I had my 1st on my right using hamstring. 2nd on my left using hamstring. This 1 is on my right again using patellar tendon. Though this didn't make me gave up for the passion of the sport. Im already into my 4th month of rehab where I've been going to everyday making it as my 2nd home. All of the exercises I can do ranging from jogging to sprint to jumping and check turns. I've even started doing light training such as ball dribbling,short passing and juggling. Still,I have to strengthen my muscles and my core too and be stronger. I hope to get back playing again soon by the 6th month. There's a saying " Fear will destroy u ". Fight it and don't be scared to achieve new results as time goes by.

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My 3rd ACL Surgery And Still Playing.

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Nov 02, 2009
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Good work
by: lloydy

I admire your determination and strength of character. I'm in the 5th month of rehab from my 1st ACL recon, it's tough going. Hope to be back playing in 3 months. Keep positive and I'm certain you'll be back on the field soon.

Nov 02, 2009
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To lloydy
by: Anonymous

Thanks lloydy. Much appreciated. Hope u recover fast and well too. I can't wait for the new season to start. Heh. All the best,dude.

Nov 02, 2009
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Ham or patella?
by: Anonymous

It is an inspiration to hear from positive people like you who really want to keep playing hard. I have a question for you. Would you have used your hamstring tendon again or gone straight to the patella tendon? My surgeon is recommending the hamstring and I am wondering if it is as strong as the patella? Good luck with your recovery!

Nov 03, 2009
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Hmm.
by: Mus

The reason why a lot of surgeons used hamstring is because the recovery is quite smooth compared to patella. Furthermore hamstring harvesting is quicker than patella. Less pain and more flexibility. Patella took a bit long to recover but it will be much stronger than the usual ligament if proper rehab is done. Though patella have some difficulties like kneeling down and flexibility. It affects your quadriceps and thighs. If you are a patient type of person, i suggest go for patella for longer results because hamstring usually last 5 years or so as its elasticity will deteriorate as time goes on.