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Pre-op protocols
Two sets of blood tests 30 minutes apart? Really? Why?!
ejg054
Sep 28, 20232 min read
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Knee rehab to prehab
One of the things that ultimately forced me to seek the Second Opinion was that every time my knee gives way completely, it takes around...
ejg054
Jul 9, 20233 min read
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New year, new update... tennis, braces and food for thought
It has been a while since my last post as not a lot to report but those of you who’ve been following this blog for a while will know that...
ejg054
Jan 6, 20226 min read
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ACL, TKR and bone density - is it time to update the post-op advice?
Is it time to give patients advice on optimising bone density following ACL surgery?
ejg054
Sep 11, 20194 min read
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End of phase two... and the issue of trust
I was going to write an entry on the issue of trust when it comes to choosing/working with medical professionals and then circumstances...
ejg054
Aug 15, 20195 min read
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ACL research and resources
Journal articles, websites, podcasts, webinars and more on ACL, ACLr, RevACLr, osteoarthritis and other articles that have inspired or educa
ejg054
Jan 2, 20191 min read
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Compiling knee-condition data
As mentioned in the post officially unveiling ‘the news’, with so little evidence out there re the impact of pregnancy on ACL issues, I’d...
ejg054
Feb 19, 20187 min read
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Finally... filling in the gaps: The ACL deficient knee in pregnancy
So, after several 'filler' posts, hints and updates, I can finally fill in the gaps and officially announce that I’m six months pregnant....
ejg054
Jan 29, 20185 min read
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Hypermobility and ACL
I was going to write this as part of the previous blog but I suspect it’s going to turn out too long so I’ve given it its own space. One...
ejg054
Dec 29, 20175 min read
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Impact of childhood ACL injuries on future knee health
Interesting presentation from IOC World Conference on Prevention of Illness and Injury in Sport on impact of ACL injury in children on...
ejg054
Aug 21, 20171 min read
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Rehab exercises
Since I’ve started back at the gym properly and am entering the next, hopefully last, phase of my rehab, I thought it might be useful to...
ejg054
Aug 20, 20172 min read
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ACL rehab exercises
#ACLrehabvideos
ejg054
Aug 9, 20171 min read
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BMWs, Boditrax, Cotton Wool (and Cake!)
I thought it was about time I provided another update so here goes. It has been an interesting two weeks so apologies it’s a long one…...
ejg054
Aug 9, 20176 min read
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Videos of ACL reconstruction surgery
Timelapsed videos of ACL reconstruction surgery
ejg054
Jul 18, 20171 min read
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Hello Robocop (Bracing for a brace)
Following my latest consultant appointment, the concept of wearing an ACL brace has been raised, either for when I'm ready to have a go...
ejg054
Apr 23, 20173 min read
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The history of ACL reconstruction
Digging around online, firing new questions about ACL treatments into google, brought me to this article, which I thought would be worth...
ejg054
Mar 8, 20172 min read
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Glossary
Writing this blog is reminding me how much jargon there is when you get into 'the world of ACL'. Here's my guide to the words and phrases...
ejg054
Feb 6, 20172 min read
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Journal articles and resources
Websites, blogs and forums are all useful sources of information about ACL injury, but when you're choosing between procedures, graft...
ejg054
Jan 31, 20174 min read
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