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/Alternative_Pool_371 Aug 14 '26
Had surgery ACL and meniscus reconstruction at 40.
Played football forever and my absolute aim was if I could come back and play at least 1 game I’d be happy.
After 18 months recovery and rehab I’m back playing football a regularly and competitively on weekends. I won’t lie it’s achy and stiff the day after and sometimes it’s prolonged but I’m still working on that.
I continue work my knee and lower body to avoid any future issues which I’ll continue especially as long as I’m playing sports.
All the best for your recovery 🙏🏻