Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction One and Four Days Post-op

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are a common orthopaedic problem, especially in sports that are high-contact or involve sudden changes in direction. This particular patient tore her left ACL while playing soccer. The surgery was performed by Mark Sanders, MD, FAAOS, founder of the Sanders Clinic for Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. The patient walked out of the hospital the same day with no crutches or braces and came into the clinic the next day. Her dressings were changed, xrays were taken, and she was instructed on what she would be doing while she was in town and when she returned home. This video footage is from Tuesday, 1 day after surgery, and Friday, 4 days after surgery. Her ACL reconstruction involved taking a bone-patellar tendon-bone graft from her right knee and inserting it into her left knee. This graft is what is known as the "gold standard" because of its strength and healing time. For more information about ACL reconstruction at the Sanders Clinic, Dr. Sanders, or other injuries, please visit http://www.sandersclinic.net or call 1-888-8DR MARK.

*These results ARE typical.

**Please DO NOT try this at home if you are not a Sanders Clinic patient.

***Consent from this patient has been obtained. For legal information, please visit http://sandersclinic.net/legal_notice.html

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[allencrutches]

did y have to use crutches

[sandersclinic]

Patients that undergo ACL reconstruction by Mark Sanders MD FAAOS using the contralateral patella tendon graft do not use wheelchairs, braces, or crutches after their surgery. These support mechanisms limit the ability of his patients to regain range of motion and a biomechanically correct gait, thereby increasing the time to return to an active lifestyle. Furthermore, little, if any, evidence exists indicating the use of a postop or functional brace in an accelerated rehabilitation program(1)

[sandersclinic]

(1) For more information about ACL reconstruction at Sanders Clinic, please visit our website in the video summary. Thanks for watching!

[arch3174]

Another bullshit video



[browntrousersmoment]

This is bullshit.

[soccerfanof3and7]

This is very real. My 14 year old daughter just had her ACL repaired by Dr. Sanders on Wednesday August 3, 2011. Today is August 6, 2011 and she had done everything I have seen in the videos from the Sanders Clinic. She had a complete ACL reconstruction. She is already bending her knees to 145 degrees. Dr. Sanders has called everyday to the Therapist, Allen, to check on her progress. She is only three days out and started doing wall squats today. We are from NC. Flew in just for Dr. Sanders.

[michaelwah]

no way in a day...

[Stevenous123]

hope you're better. whats the song called

[draino3112]

@thesportsguy10 it's called contralateral ACL reconstruction. Lot's of stuff about it online.

[thesportsguy10]

@sandersclinic ...... why did you take d patella graft from d opposite knee???

I have undergone acl reconstruction last friday 15/10/10 and the graft was taken from the same knee. What are the advantages and disadvantages???

[pichoharispe]

Why do all Sanders Clinic patients have their both knees with patches?

You tear one ACL but you get the second one for free?

Plus, pure lies. You will never be that well after 4 days of your surgery. It takes months to do things like riding a bicycle like you are in a competition.

[pichoharispe]

Why do all Sanders Clinic patients have their both knees with patches?

You tear one ACL but you get the second one for free?

Plus, pure lies. You will never be that well after 4 days of your surgery. It takes months to do things like riding a bicycle like you are in a competition.

[sigalig]

i feel a little skeptical. false advertising possibly