Full tear of ACL-clueless and overhelmed
Hi. I fell 2 weeks ago. Heard nunerous pops like 8 to 10. Sounded like a chiropractic adjustment. Landed on the floor in superman position. So here is where I am totally confused. I've had swelling. Minimal pain. Haven't even taken advil. Been 17 days. Saw a PA day 4 who thought it felt like acl intact. Wanted an ultrasound. I pushed for an mri. Had mri. While waiting for results I was driving my truck. Stick shift. Wasn't comfortable but I could do it safely. I finally received mri results and says "ACL tear with bone contusions" down below says torn at midline. And a bunch of other stuff. Possible minor meniscus tear but isn't clear on MRI. 1). I'm super confused about how I'm weight bearing. Walking(kinda hobbling) driving. But i have a full tear. 2) totally confused and clueless on what to do. I met with ortho today hoping for clarity and I left more confused. He basically said it depends on the person. Gave me a unlocked full length brace. Said for to physical therapy atleast a few times to get exercises for at home. And see him in 4 to 6 weeks. I thought ortho would be a bit more decisive . I read midline tears are the worst. But is that true? I have read so many different things my head is spinning. I'm 48 female. Overweight now due to disabilities. Not into sports and major exercise now. I would like to be able to walk at a good speed and do pilates. Surgery recovery scares me. I live in second floor. Live alone. Drive a stick shift. Im also scared to do nothing and do more damage.