Which Graft Option Did You Opt for?

by Sid
(Athens, GA, USA)

My son is 13 yrs old. He tore his ACL in football game on October 4, 2010. I have been really worried and puzzled by which option to go with him. His growth plate has not stop yet. Which option is best or which did you opt for?

Thanks and have a nice day,

Sid

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Which Graft Option Did You Opt for?

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Jan 31, 2011
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experience with Allograft replacement
by: Brian

My daughter had ACL replacement with a cadaver tendon last April. She was 13 at the time so the doctor recommended the allograft replacement. She rehabbed for 9 months got into her first soccer game and tore the ACL again within 15 minutes. She is now 14 and going to have her second ACL replacement surgery. Not sure what went wrong? Bad allograft? Bad luck?

Jan 16, 2011
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Patellar Tedon
by: Anonymous

My 14 year old daughter tore her ACL and meniscus on May 29, 2010, from a bad landing after jumping to hit a volleyball, and on June 16, 2010 she had her surgery. We were very aware of her 3 options, and decided after speaking with her doctor to use her patellar. Her docotor HIGHLY recommended it, but of course it was our choice. It has been 7 months since her surgery and she is really doing great! She played in her first volleyball tournament this weekend...of course she is not playing to her full potential, that will come. We are just thrilled that she is playing without any pain! We were blessed there were no complications after surgery. There is a 16 year old that she goes to high school with who had her surgery over a year ago (basketball player). The doctores used her hamstring, and she is already in need of another ACL replacement. Her hamstring graft was "shredded" when the docotrs went in to look into other problems she was having with her knee. She would tell her mom that something just did not feel right soon after her first surgery.
I am writing this in hopes this will help someone who is trying to make a decision. GOOD LUCK!

Jan 16, 2011
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Hamstring
by: Anonymous

I had the hamstring graph , because we didn't wanna take a chance. But are doctor recommented it.

Dec 29, 2010
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Its a toss up
by: Kim

I am a 39 year old. I had a torn ACL and a torn Meniscus. I had my surgery on December 20, 2010. I chose to use a ligament from a cadaver. It is nine days after my surgery and so far my recovery has been wonderful! I didn't want to do a graft from me b/c that would just be another wound to heal. My friend had the same surgery five years ago and she chose her own and her recovery has been slower than mine. Hope everything turns out well for your son.

Dec 26, 2010
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alograph
by: Jamie

I tore my ACL and my meniscus and had my ACL replaced with a cadaver's tendon. I am at 9 weeks after surgery. So far, so good :) I just didn't want to jeopardize my hamstring during the recovery process and my surgeon didn't take patella tendons anymore. Best of luck to your son. He will need you the first 2 weeks after surgery :)

Dec 23, 2010
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Re:
by: Anonymous

I had the hamstring graft and so far, so good! :)

Dec 03, 2010
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Cadaver
by: Chris

I am 15 and tore my ACL in a football game on October 2nd, 2010. I am having my surgery done soon and I am choosing the cadaver. There is no blood supply to the ACL so there practically no chance of rejection. This method is also better because they are not drilling through my growth plates. The doctor also told me that there will be a 6 month recovery period. Good luck to your son I know what he is going through.

Nov 15, 2010
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Patellar
by: Anonymous

I did Patellar for my reconstruction and it seemed to work well. The patellar will still be there, and will grow back where the graft was taken. Taking a cadaver graft (or pig graft, as some use) leaves a chance for rejection.

All in all I felt it was rather successful. After eight months I was able to start running mileage again. The length of recovery was primarily due to the level of performance necessary for the intensive sports activities I do.

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A GOOD PHYSICAL THERAPIST!

We almost had to pay out of my pocket for my PT, but she is the best, and because of her I was able to get right back to training for my marathons. Physical therapy is so essential in getting full use of your knee back.

Nov 15, 2010
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Nov 14, 2010
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ACL options
by: Ana

hi, every knee is different, so it depends here some information i got from the internet about all the different techniques of reconstruction, I tore it 2 months ago and yet dont know what to do.
this are best options:

http://www.muir-orthopedic-dr-ramiro-a-miranda-md.com/ACL_Reconstruction.htm

Ill probably cchoose the Patellar tendon graft

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