My 19 year old son is in need of an osteochondral allograft to his knee. He suffered an injury to his knee during a friendly game of flag football. He...
First, I want to thank the people who gave me advice. Also, I have some questions about post-op I would like to ask, too. I had my ACL surgery on June 24th...
In a message dated 7/6/2004 4:25:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time, behan22003@... writes: Is there any chance that I won't be allowed to board if I show up on...
Thanks for your advice, Denise. I think I'll try to contact the airline. ... on ... problem....ask for ... even one ... room......and when ... load you on ... ...
Hi folks, sorry it's been such a long time! The update: surgery went well, without a hitch. Doc did an allograft ACL reconstruction, trimmed meniscus (it was...
Awesome! Sounds like you are kicking ass at it. You'll be back up and running full speed in no time. You recovery experience sounds a lot like mine. I...
acl recon mar 1, 04 (right). right now i am playing basketball, tennis, work out at the gym and run. my right leg is still a lot weaker than the left....
Sounds like you are doing good. I had my ACL recon in Nov '02. Monday, I ran a mile and lifted, then played a softball game (a lot of sprinting). Then on...
I still find kneeling to be difficult for any period of time. I also notice that my left hamstring is still weak and when I work it, the range of motion is...
My doctor keeps telling me "NO cutting SPORTS for a year!", but I see many of you playing cutting sports (ski, basketball) before a year. How come? Did your...
Sorry things aren't going so well for you. I was told no cutting sports til 6 months post-op and then I had to pass a test. I have to wear a brace for a...
Hi, Im in the Police Academy and I just found out that I have a torn meniscus in my left knee. It hurts like hell, and I cant run. But I do not want to drop...
Follow your doctor or if your doc has discharged you, your physical therpists advice. I think there are a lot of factors that come into play regarding how soon...
I tore the medial meniscus, medial collateral ligament, and broke a muscle back in October. Had Arthroscopic surgery in December. Went back to work (probably...
Just wanted to say howdy. I'm a 32yo female who's 6 days post-op ACL reconstruction with a patellar graft. My injury was chronic - started when I was twelve,...
I was put on a stationary bicycle in pt...just a couple of weeks after surgery. Kickboxing was at 6 months with a brace. During the six months of not being...
I am scheduled to have ACL reconstruction on Sept. 10th (allograft). I am comfortable with the procedure for the most part but am leary because of a previous...
Well, I will comment on the ACL surgery. Recently I just had the surgery to replace my ACL and well I am on day three POST -OP. Its not easy getting used to...
I am scheduled for arthroscopic surgery on my knee next week.........to those of you who have had this done.....what can I expect during recovery.........more...
It really depends on what they are doing when they are in there. If they are repairing/shaving cartilage you may be non-weight bearing for 3-4 weeks. The pain...
i had it done last sept 13 and i was up and around that day, with crutches which i suck at using ...hope i never break a leg i will be in a wheel chair HA...
Its painful in the immobilizer when you have a heavy Brace....I have had the surgery recently and it really is painful. i am ten days out and even went through...
In a message dated 9/8/2004 11:18:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ... You were pretty lucky... do you know what they did? I think a lot of depends on what exactly...
I would certainly NOT recommend getting up and about two days after having arthroscopic surgery on your knee, even if it is a "minor" procedure such as...
... time.... I ... Hi Glimmer, Good luck on your surgery. How did your injure your knee? Are you having allograft or hamstring/patella tendon graft? Are you...
In a message dated 9/9/2004 11:51:39 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Thanks for the good luck wish! To be honest we dont know exactly how I did it. I know that I...
My nephew just injured his knee during a football game, he tore his ACL and is going to have surgery. I was wondering what the surgery consisted of, recovery...
Hello everyone- I had arthroscopic surgery done on my right knee on September 1st to remove a meniscal cyst (no meniscal tear was found). When I went for my...
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