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When and How Can I Shower After ACL Surgery

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You can shower after ACL surgery straight away and get wet as long as you are careful to keep the dressing and wound dry!
Generally speaking most surgeons agree that you can shower straight away or within a few days after ACL surgery but you must take care to keep the dressing and incision dry.

Prior to stepping under the running shower water, try wrapping a plastic cover or water proof plastic sheet (or bag) over your knee to help provide an extra layer of protection to your incision.

More precisely this may include placing a polyethylene food wrap or plastic bag over the top of your knee and seal the top of the plastic covering with a tape or an elastic.

Often your surgeon will apply a waterproof dressing. Avoid saturation of the knee which includes not taking any baths or swims in a pool until your wound has completely sealed over and is clean.

The precautions above are more important in the first 10 to 14 days after ACL surgery – which is the period prior to having your stitches removed (normally at your first follow up appointment).