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Acl Surgery Recovery Time

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After knee surgery the wound will be closed with stitches or surgical clips. An engineer turned doctor says clinical studies show real promise. Pin On Surgery Recovery after surgery for a torn acl may take six to nine months. Acl surgery recovery time . Once you are stable and comfortable enough to go home which is usually around two to three hours after surgery you will be discharged with post operative instructions. If surgery is necessary patients are usually directed to wear a knee brace and or use crutches. Surgery usually takes 1 2 hours after which you will be taken to the recovery room for approximately 2 3 hours. Your approach to the recovery process will likely determine the promptness in which you ll be back on your feet. Surgery rest and rehabilitation are key to your recovery. If your stitches are not dissolvable they ll need to be removed by a healthcare professional. This is to allow time for the swelling to go down for you to regain full range of m...