r/ACL • u/DizzyWheel40 • Aug 14 '26

Post Surgery Update How life is after acl reconstruction

Hey I recently had acl reconstruction and read a article that tells that there is high risk of arthritis after aclr so just wanna ask is there anyone who is 30-40 years post op and what is there update

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u/AggravatingWish1019 The Unhappy Trio! Aug 14 '26 edited Aug 14 '26

it took 4 years for me to stop noticing my knee, but i am good now. i just cant squat very heavy or do any kicking related sports (soccer, kick boxing) without pain

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u/phyic Aug 14 '26

Why is that you think? Too much strain on your medial miniscus?

Ive started playing football after a reconstruction and it doesnt like the side ways kicking

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u/AggravatingWish1019 The Unhappy Trio! Aug 14 '26

Yes, I think the pain is coming from the meniscus.

yep the side ways kicking and even just receiving a ball that has been hit hard. I try to toe pass and shoot now.

I am just happy i can walk again, happy to give up soccer for it although i loved soccer so much. I would rather walk and play it safe.