I severed my ACL at age 40 during an alumni basketball game. The surgeon gave me 3 options for replacement-1) swine tendon, 2) cadaver tendon, or 3) one carved from my thigh. Or, he said, “You can take up golf and carry your bag. A strong hamstring is your friend.” After a year the swelling subsided and I have never regretted my decision. I am 69 and have enjoyed a single digit handicap for the past 20 years, winning a senior ladies state championship. The game has enriched my life, all because of a torn ACL,so don’t give up!
I severed my ACL at age 40 during an alumni basketball game. The surgeon gave me 3 options for replacement-1) swine tendon, 2) cadaver tendon, or 3) one carved from my thigh. Or, he said, “You can take up golf and carry your bag. A strong hamstring is your friend.” After a year the swelling subsided and I have never regretted my decision. I am 69 and have enjoyed a single digit handicap for the past 20 years, winning a senior ladies state championship. The game has enriched my life, all because of a torn ACL,so don’t give up!
I know of one fellow who didn't have his ACL repaired and seemed to do ok.