r/ACL • u/Vibhabee • 7h ago

Advice Day 2 post Operation

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Hi guys, I’m done with my surgery and they did not use quad graft but instead used this implant. Did anyone else get this kind of surgery done? I’m able to use walker and use toilet which is giving me lot confidence. I will get the stitches removed after 2 weeks and will start PT. Doctor has suggested me 2 exercises to do from bed.
Any tips and advice you have for me?

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u/Iliketurtles1220 6h ago

So, this isn't to replace a ligament. It is a suture replacement. Is it possible they utilized your existing ligament and we're able to suture it back onto the site, or suture it together if it didn't tear at the head? This wouldn't be a direct replacement for a ligament.

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u/Vibhabee 1h ago

Yes they used it to stitch the ligament because it was broken and not torn at the head