ACL Reconstruction in Grand Rapids, MI
9 sports medicine surgeons in Grand Rapids, MI, are listed for ACL reconstruction. Compare profiles, credentials, and patient ratings below.
Sports Medicine Surgeons in Grand Rapids, MI
Carl Wierks
Sports Medicine Grand Rapids, MI
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Erik Hedlund
Sports Medicine Grand Rapids, MI
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James R. Lebolt
Sports Medicine Grand Rapids, MI
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Kendall D. Hamilton
Sports Medicine Grand Rapids, MI
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Michael R. Jabara
Sports Medicine Grand Rapids, MI
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Olusanjo O. Adeoye
Sports Medicine Grand Rapids, MI
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Patrick M. Zietz
Orthopedic Surgeon Grand Rapids, MI
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Peter C. Theut
Sports Medicine Grand Rapids, MI
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Thomas M. Matelic
Sports Medicine Grand Rapids, MI
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Common questions
- How long is recovery after ACL reconstruction?
- Most people walk without crutches within a few weeks and resume desk work within one to two weeks. Return to competitive sports commonly takes nine to twelve months, guided by strength and stability testing.
- Which graft type is best?
- Common options include patellar tendon, hamstring, and quadriceps tendon grafts from your own body, or donor tissue. Each has trade-offs, and the right choice depends on your age, sport, and goals, your surgeon will walk you through them.
- Does a torn ACL always need surgery?
- No. Some people with lower-demand lifestyles do well with physical therapy alone. Surgery is typically recommended for active people who want to return to pivoting sports or who have ongoing instability.
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