Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Postoperative Rehabilitation - The torn anterior cruciate ligament will be reconstructed with either a part of the patellar tendon or with the hamstring tendons. The patient will be in hospital for one or two nights, and the drip will be removed the day after the operation.

Mayo Clinic: ACL Injuries - Learn about the anterior cruciate ligament and how to handle injuries.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Repair - The materials in this section have been chosen to provide a solid introduction to your health condition. They explain anatomy and physiology, give descriptive overviews of the disease, and include a .....

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries - Information for ACL injuries directed towards the professional.

Patient Guide to Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction - from the Johns Hopkins Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Patient's Guide to Knee Problems - ACL - Learn about the anatomy of the anterior cruciate ligament and the causes, symptoms and treatment of athletic injuries.

Post Operative Care Instructions for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction from... - Crutches - Use your crutches for at least the first week, until your follow-up appointment. You may partially bear weight on your operative limb as your comfort allows. (If you have had a meniscus repair, you should remain non-weight bearing and not flex..

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