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Travel with ACL tear
I've been diagnosed with full ACL tear 8 days ago. I understand it requires a surgery. But I've a full paid trip in 2.5 weeks. Can I get the surgery before the trip or is it fine if I walk without it for the trip? Also I'm using a very firm knee brace with 0 angle while walking and 90 while sitting
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You take rest for.now...
Can walk or travel with the brace on ..just take pain killers.
Opt for reconstruction once you are back.
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Surgery recovery will be in few days and Post Operative rehab will be there for 3 to 6 weeks.
You can travel with ease after rehab..
During rehab also you can travel...but with bracing n few restrictions
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give rest to the affected Knee
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use ice , Crape bandage for Pain relief
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