Blew out my knee

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  • John30_30
    John30_30 Posts: 1,024
    edited October 2008
    Fireman32 wrote: »
    Update! I went to the orthapedic surgeon this morning and without an MRI he thinks that I tore both the miniscus and the acl. I will have the MRI next week. He is starting me on PT and told me to stop wearing the brace. I was cleared to drive to PF but will not make the decesion untill tomorrow when I see how the pain is with the brace off. I am feeling like I will make the trip.

    Sucks, dude. I've been kinda musing about getting back into a Friday night indoor soccer league after years of not playing. I used to totally love it, and was always lucky that my knees held up when other guys blew theirs out. Maybe not so much now.

    Thanks for the reality check.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited October 2008
    Update!!!! just spoke to my orthopedic doc and the results of my MRI is that i compleatly tore my ACL. He does not see any other damage to the MCL or the miniscus. I have an appointment with him on thursday and he said he will evaluate how the physical therapy is working and decide if i need to repair it. Hopefully I wont need surgury.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2008
    Good luck!
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,481
    edited October 2008
    Kewl! I hope you can avoid surgery Dave. At the next get together, no one will be throwing your crutches in the bushes.;):D
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited October 2008
    Glad to hear it wasn't that bad!!!
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2008
    Good news Thanks for the update. :)

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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited October 2008
    Glad to hear. I hope it is healing fast.
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  • Herfnwolf
    Herfnwolf Posts: 52
    edited October 2008
    Fireman32,

    I blew my knee at 42 trying to stay in shape with Sat am basketball. I should have stayed at home and had an extra donut and coffee.:o

    For a little reference, I was still very active and athletic and could not imagine having the "loose" knee the rest of my life. It frequently collapsed when trying to play golf, walking on uneven surfaces, and just stepping over things. So,I started pre-op physio, building the quads and supporting tissues of the knee before surgery. That definitely helped post-op and I had full range of motion within three months post-op. I had a hammy graft that is less invasive that a patella graft.

    Here is BB site that helped me tremendously with first hand info and stories. Good Luck.

    www.factotem.org/cgi-bin/kneebbs.pl
    www.willmot.com/knees/knees.html

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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited October 2008
    Great news Dave! Get better quick or I'll come to your house and throw you down the stairs.
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,047
    edited October 2008
    Dave,
    If you are an active guy who likes playing sports and outdoorsy types of things, you will definitely want to get it repaired. If you are not that active and are the "weekend warrior" type, you may be able to get away with PT and a brace when doing strenuous things. If you'd like some advice, PM me. I have worked in sports med for the past 15 years and have a great deal of experience rehabbibg ACL's. In any case, good luck with whatever you decide and I wish you the best.

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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited October 2008
    lightman1 wrote: »
    Great news Dave! Get better quick or I'll come to your house and throw you down the stairs.

    Shut up Russ:D

    Shawn I would definitly like to talk to you on this. PM comming your way.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited October 2008
    lightman1 wrote: »
    Great news Dave! Get better quick or I'll come to your house and throw you down the stairs.

    If you do this, please film it?

    The look on Dave's face as Russ, smoldering cigarette hanging from his bottom lip and a wild look in his eyes tosses Dave by his collar right down the stairs then takes a drag from the cigarette and says "Told ya so!" in a southern drawl would be totally worth the price of admission!

    Russ, if you do this and you need some visual props like a Marlboro T-shirt or a John Deere hat, let me know and I'll overnight some supplies to you!
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited October 2008
    Man I feel the love it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. (note to self do not open the door to any redneck looking folk)
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited October 2008
    Fireman32 wrote: »
    Man I feel the love it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

    You sure that's not just like a Percocet or gas or something?
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited November 2008
    Well the date is set January 5th I will be going under the knife to get my ACL repaired. They said the procedure takes about 90 minutes and then I get to start the recovery process all over again. I also got released from physical therapy today. I can walk without crutches for now so that makes life much easier for me. Thanks again to everyone for all the support.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited November 2008
    Jstas wrote: »
    If you do this, please film it?

    The look on Dave's face as Russ, smoldering cigarette hanging from his bottom lip and a wild look in his eyes tosses Dave by his collar right down the stairs then takes a drag from the cigarette and says "Told ya so!" in a southern drawl would be totally worth the price of admission!

    Russ, if you do this and you need some visual props like a Marlboro T-shirt or a John Deere hat, let me know and I'll overnight some supplies to you!

    I just pictured this in my mind, WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!:eek::D
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,047
    edited November 2008
    Dave,
    Do yourself a favor and see if your insurance will cover a CPM (continuous passive motion) machine. It helps a great deal in getting your range of motion back following surgery, which is the #1 thing to focus on in the initial 4-6 weeks of recovery. PM me if you need anything man. Good luck; it'll be a breeze.

    Take care,
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited November 2008
    Thanks Shawn I really appreciate it. I will call them and ask.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2008
    In my prayers bro.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2008
    My 5 yo daugter, and I were praying, and she wanted me to tell you that she hopes the boo boo in your "toe" gets better soon:D
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited November 2008
    Fireman32,
    I just now noticed this post. I feel ya bro. I did about the same thing playing football some years back. I had surgery to repair a completely blown ACL and 3 rips on my miniscus.
    A word of encouragement...when it is all said and done...it is not that bad. Now my knee is great. I still get nervous playing B-ball with my kids, but it is holding up well.
    When you stop and think of all the pain and suffering going on out there in this world we live, our injury is a minor thing.
    Do not get me wrong, it will be sore afterward...but that is why they make pain pills.
    A word of advice...the 1st few nights after the surgery...when you sleep...wear the brace they will provide. Trust me.
    Hope it all goes well. God bless.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited November 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    My 5 yo daugter, and I were praying, and she wanted me to tell you that she hopes the boo boo in your "toe" gets better soon:D

    Tell your daughter thanks.
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited November 2008
    Conradicles wrote: »
    Fireman32,
    I just now noticed this post. I feel ya bro. I did about the same thing playing football some years back. I had surgery to repair a completely blown ACL and 3 rips on my miniscus.
    A word of encouragement...when it is all said and done...it is not that bad. Now my knee is great. I still get nervous playing B-ball with my kids, but it is holding up well.
    When you stop and think of all the pain and suffering going on out there in this world we live, our injury is a minor thing.
    Do not get me wrong, it will be sore afterward...but that is why they make pain pills.
    A word of advice...the 1st few nights after the surgery...when you sleep...wear the brace they will provide. Trust me.
    Hope it all goes well. God bless.


    Thanks for the advice. When I first hurt it i hardly slept at all any movement hurt. Im sure it will be the same after surguery.
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