How long it takes to walk normally after ACL reconstruction depends on the specific condition of the patient’s postoperative healing, and cannot be generalized. Generally speaking, it takes about 3 months after surgery to walk normally with weight bearing.
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is generally used for anterior cruciate ligament injuries. Since the anterior cruciate ligament is an important structure of the knee joint, reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament is needed to restore the structure and function of the knee joint after the injury. Generally speaking, the ligament heals initially in 6 weeks after the surgery, and the wearer can gradually go down to the ground with a knee brace, and can walk with normal weight bearing in about 3 months after the surgery.
Patients after ACL reconstruction are advised to go to the hospital for regular checkups due to different conditions of individuals, and the time for normal walking will be determined according to the doctor’s recommendation.