Will Kaiser health insurance pay for a knee brace? Subsidize it? [more inside]
posted by jstef on Oct 16, 2009 - 5 answers

Going in for ACL replacement in a few days - what can I do between now and then to prepare for the next few weeks? [more inside]
posted by swngnmonk on Oct 4, 2009 - 8 answers

Did you get ACL reconstruction surgery? I would like to know as much about your specific experience and graft choice as possible, to help me decide on mine. [more inside]
posted by hybridvigor on Aug 25, 2009 - 22 answers

My friend is looking for a one-day pass to ACL (Austin City Limits) on craigslist. She found some one willing to sell her one, but it is a print-out ticket. Is there any way to verify it or is this a bad idea? The ACL website warned against this, but I thought I'd see if anyone on here had any ideas. Thanks!
posted by meta87 on Sep 22, 2008 - 1 answer

I rescued a 9 month old boxer/Staffordshire terrier mix about 10 days ago. As per the agreement with the humane society I took him in to get his rabies shots as well as a check up and after a physical examination and x-rays the vet told me that he had a torn Anterior cruciate ligament. [more inside]
posted by prk14 on Apr 1, 2008 - 10 answers

Opal, our yellow Lab, tore her ACL and it was surgically repaired six weeks ago. The surgery was a success, and Opal is doing great except that she still refuses to use the leg that was operated on. I realize it will take time for her to trust the leg again, but what can we do to encourage her to use it normally? We're afraid the stress on her good leg will lead to another torn ACL. Opal thanks you all.
posted by jimbotex on Mar 25, 2008 - 12 answers

Our 9-year-old yellow lab who has had a full ACL on one knee and a partial ACL on the other is getting worse. How can we exercise him properly without putting him in pain? [more inside]
posted by k8t on Oct 15, 2007 - 17 answers

What is the best style/brand knee-brace for ACL? [more inside]
posted by drinkspiller on May 13, 2007 - 4 answers

Is there a time I should switch from cold to warm compresses on a joint injury? [more inside]
posted by sherlockt on Feb 22, 2007 - 10 answers

Please help get my files inaccessible accessible so I can work on the train tomorrow! [more inside]
posted by yellowbkpk on Oct 8, 2006 - 3 answers

I am having ACL surgery in 10 days. I'm looking to get some more information on the surgery, people who have had the experience under spinal anaesthesia, and recovery times. I've found some blogs, but looking for more. I'm also looking to hear about how long people were required to wear the Zimmer splint, or similar products, assuming all went well in the surgery, and physio. Thanks! ^^
posted by irishkitten on Jun 2, 2006 - 14 answers

ExerciseFilter: I am old (36). I am fat (5'8" 190#). I am out of shape (no real physical activity for a couple years). I have a bad knee (ACL replacement and some cartilage replacement two year ago). I want to run a half-marathon on Halloween. What can I do to prepare? Specifically, what can I do to minimize the risk of reinjuring my knee? [more inside]
posted by jdroth on Aug 21, 2005 - 25 answers

Our Irish wolfhound has torn the ACL in one of her hind legs, and the knee is going to require surgery. We're worried about how to keep her "calm" and "off that leg" after the surgery, for 3 or 4 weeks, as the surgeon tells us we'll have to do. [more inside]
posted by BoringPostcards on Jul 18, 2005 - 7 answers