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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery
Arthroscopic surgery is often done on an outpatient basis, which means that you do not spend a night in the hospital. Other surgery may require staying in the hospital for a couple of days.
To care for your incision while it heals, you need to keep it clean and dry and watch for signs of infection.
Physical rehabilitation after ACL surgery may take several months to a year. The length of time until you can return to normal activities or sports is different for every person. It may range from 4 to 6 months.1
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 14, 2010 |
| Medical Review: | William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Patrick J. McMahon, MD - Orthopedic Surgery | |
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