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ACL injury, surgery, rehab, etc. log
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severine
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PT continues. Still sore at times, especially now that we're pushing it a bit more. I was told it should be strong enough in 5 weeks for my trip, so that's my motivator right now.
Took a 3.5 mile walk today on a dirt/gravel trail around the reservoir...pushing the stroller, dragging the little girl. Plus my exercises (or as I call it, homework). I also picked up a core disk (which is just like what I started using at my last appointment for balancing on one leg). Should be useful even after PT is over for general core strength as well.
Took a 3.5 mile walk today on a dirt/gravel trail around the reservoir...pushing the stroller, dragging the little girl. Plus my exercises (or as I call it, homework). I also picked up a core disk (which is just like what I started using at my last appointment for balancing on one leg). Should be useful even after PT is over for general core strength as well.
lerops
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Rehab is interesting.
Last weekend I think I overdid the bike. On Saturday, I did it twice, 45 minutes each. My knee got badly swollen. So, only one 45 min session on Sunday. Keeping it to once a day now as per the PT recomendation.
More exercise, the knee feels better, less stiff. But then it swells. Really need to keep it at a fine line.
Anyway, ditched the brace completely. Down to one crutch and pretty much only when I go outside. Trying to walk normally.
Started work, I don't like it!
Last weekend I think I overdid the bike. On Saturday, I did it twice, 45 minutes each. My knee got badly swollen. So, only one 45 min session on Sunday. Keeping it to once a day now as per the PT recomendation.
More exercise, the knee feels better, less stiff. But then it swells. Really need to keep it at a fine line.
Anyway, ditched the brace completely. Down to one crutch and pretty much only when I go outside. Trying to walk normally.
Started work, I don't like it!
Paul
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13 Months post-op. That is still my experience. Work included.
I've got a date for surgery now. June 4th! :-( Damn, I was hoping to get it done earlier. Hell, I'm ready to do it next week. I'm on the wait list for May sometime if someone has to cancel. Other than that my knee is great shape considering what I did to it. Gonna do the cadaver tendon. Doc said that's what he would do for himself, stronger than the hamstring and he laughed when I asked about the patella.
Doc mentioned ditching the crutches and/or brace too soon as one of the main reasons for failure of the surgery . . .
Doc mentioned ditching the crutches and/or brace too soon as one of the main reasons for failure of the surgery . . .
Wow that sucks. How longs the recovery? Will you be getting early season turns?
6 Months if everything goes well. I'd like to be skiing in December, but I'll probably need to wait until January.
severine
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Aw, that really sucks! Hopefully you can catch a cancellation in May.
lerops
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Well, I didn't just decide to ditch them. Doc told me that I could. It is interesting how different doctors have different protocols, though. I have seen some protocols (for hamstring aclr) with just 3 days crutch time. Mine said 4-6 weeks and is probably going to let me off the hook with 4.
Sorry about your surgery date. I don't know what your situation is (insurance etc.) but if my doctor couldn't do it in March, I'd probably consider another one (that I trust).
About the graft choices, I have come to believe that graft choice is redundant. The doctor and the PT are what matter.
Good luck with the rest of your pre-op PT and your surgery. Happy to help if you have any questions about the early phases.
I trust this guy and he comes highly recommended. There's a reason he's schedule is packed. I'm just going to hope that someone cancels in May. But June will work. I think it screws up getting out much this summer more so than getting out skiing next winter.
I'm done PT for now, except for what I do on my own. Just biding time now, although some spring skiing is starting to look very tempting . . .
severine
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GOOD LUCK!!!!!! Let us know how it goes!
hardline
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good luck
Paul
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Enjoy!!
And don't forget, when you get home despite the drugs they've given you, and despite getting onto a strict percocet schedule, you can still chow-down 1500mg of ibuprofin. Do it. Trust me.
And don't forget, when you get home despite the drugs they've given you, and despite getting onto a strict percocet schedule, you can still chow-down 1500mg of ibuprofin. Do it. Trust me.
Puck it
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Where do I begin? Right side of the body has been rebuilt due a various injuries. Right knee = 4 sugeries which one was an ACL reconstrcution with patella tendon. Worse knee the doc has seen. Normal repair time is 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Surgery for me, was 6 hours. Required bone to be ground down. 4-5% cartlidge left. I need another surgery to grind a bone spur that affects walking but not skiing. Thanks god. I played hockey after 8 months, but had tendonitis from too much during rehab. Left bicep tendon torn in mogul field two agos. I kept skiing though. I did not have much rehab with this though. The tear happened in the end of March and I was golfing end of May and played softball in June. All of this without any pain what so ever. My wife calls me a freak and the doc always tells me that I am going to rip the screws out because I am feeling so good.
good luck, although by now you're (hopefully) out already.
my one piece of advice. set an alarm to take your pain meds overnight. I didnt do this the first night and woke up in excruciating pain.
Puck it
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I did not have the machine. It is amazing the diferences in doctors' theories. I was walking on my leag after three days with no crutches and bending in the brace after a week. Do not baby it!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm back. Surgery went well except they were running 2+ hours late and I had to sit around for a long time. There was a tv but only had soaps, judge bla bla shows and Jerry Springer! I should have brought a book.
Sitting on the couch now with the leg up, just feels a little achy but the nerve block hasn't really worn off yet. Start with the cpm tomorrow morning and some excercises. I should be able to partially support my weight on it, but with the nerve block it's kinda all over the place now.
Sitting on the couch now with the leg up, just feels a little achy but the nerve block hasn't really worn off yet. Start with the cpm tomorrow morning and some excercises. I should be able to partially support my weight on it, but with the nerve block it's kinda all over the place now.
drjeff
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Glad the orthopod did a good job and things went well! Just in case I hope they gave you some good drugs
Hope post surg rehab starts off smoothly tommorrow!
severine
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Yay! Go easy, though. Don't do too much, too fast.
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