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ACL reconstruction: home essentials

Protect the graft and control swelling from day one.

Home essentials

  • Crutches (and knee brace only if prescribed)
  • Ice packs or cryotherapy for swelling control
  • Clear, level paths for crutch mobility at home
  • Comfortable seating with leg elevation support

Before surgery

  • Confirm weight-bearing instructions for your graft type
  • Complete pre-hab exercises if your surgeon or PT prescribed them
  • Stock easy meals and arrange rides. Driving is limited early on.
  • Clear space for crutch paths; plan time off work or school

Remember

  • Increasing calf pain or swelling: notify your surgeon (blood clot concern)
  • Follow your PT's brace, weight-bearing, and exercise plan exactly

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Kyle Macri, DPT, FAAOMPT and Steve Lucci, PT (30+ years combined experience). Patient education only; not medical advice.

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