I have just had an arthroscopy of my knee. I have been told that I have no Anterior Cruciate Ligament.?

MY CONSULTANT HAS TOLD ME THIS HAS BEEN A WEAR & TEAR OVER SEVERAL YEARS AS I HAVE HAD NO OBVIOUS REASONS FOR THIS BEING SO. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY OBVIOUS TEARS OR SNAPS ETC.
I AM AGED 46 AND WENT TO MY CONSULTANT WITH BADLY ACHING KNEES. SINCE MY OP I AM WORRIED AS I AM A FIREMAN AND HAVE READ THAT THE ACL IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT LIGAMENTS NEEDED TO HOLD THE KNEE JOINT TOGETHER! CAN IT BE REPLACED IN ANY WAY? HELP!!!!I have just had an arthroscopy of my knee. I have been told that I have no Anterior Cruciate Ligament.?
I had both my ACL's replaced. It's a tough recovery but my knees are better than ever. Much stronger and I don't have to hold the railing when I walk down stairs. Research your doctor. You definitely want a well repuited person to perforn the surgery. You can walk a few days after on crutches. You must do lots of exercizes. You go to PT for almost a year. Full recovery in about a year.
It can be replaced with a knee replacement surgery. DOn't worry - the ACL is the easiest ligament to replace in your knee and the most common.
I have a deteriorating Patellar Tendon (the one in the front). That's MUCH harder to replace than an ACL
Why are you yelling?
i think that is something you should talk to your doctor about. i wish i could help but im no doctor.
I am sure you have and ACL or you wouldn't be able to bend your knee. However it may need to be reconstructed. My best advice is to get atleast one other opinon before having anymore surgery.
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