Dagny 0 #1 November 19, 2003 I hurt my knee during AFF on a crap landing in September and the MRI showed a complete tear of the ACL, tear of the medial meniscus, and bone contusions on my femur. I've been doing pretty well on the knee with some discomfort that usually gets worse when I hyperextend or rotate. So, I had the MRI follow up with my doctor this morning and she recommended two months of prolotherapy where they inject a dextrose solution into my knee once a week. It's supposed to help regenerate fibers of the acl and meniscus, but is a bit less succesful on a complete versus partial tear. And they're going to fit me for some brace with metal bars or something (I'll be likely to wear that next to never ). Anyway, the good news is...no surgery for now! They'll do another MRI in two months to see if the prolotherapy is working. If it isn't...well, then ...hmmm, actually...it'll work! It will, so I don't have to be grounded. I hope! Doing my little happy dance over here! Thanks for letting me share! Take me, I am the drug; take me, I am hallucinogenic. -Salvador Dali Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #2 November 19, 2003 no surgery = good surgery. just a few months out of my second on a second part. Dr give me 10 years till total replacement of my ankle (if I dont run). Sorry doc, my wing loading is a bit high. so I exercise (non-impact) and do my best to take care of it. surgery bad!Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #3 November 19, 2003 Good to hear that you are going to be fine soon and no surgery! Pammi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #4 November 19, 2003 I totalled my motorcycle on july 4th and destroyed every ligament in my right knee. Had surgery July 14th (I had to have surgery because my lower leg was basically just hanging there with no ligament support). Surgery sucked, recovery sucked and I am still grounded. My advice to you is...Have the surgery. If you dont you will regret it and there is a good chance you will do more damage. If you have the surgery you will baby your knee for 6 months to a year, if you dont have it you will have to baby it for a lifetime. trust me, I speak from experience...have the surgery and get it overwith. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #5 November 19, 2003 I will agree with funks. I partially tore my ACL in 1992 and never had it repaired. I decided not to have it repaired, and now it's getting arthritic. It's still stable, and I can exercise and such on it. Nevertheless, the continuing problems I have now could have been averted with a more aggresive approach earlier on. A complete tear of the ACL is no joke. I hope that this dextrose therapy works, but it doesn't sound like it will give any long lasting stability. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #6 November 19, 2003 Something else to consider if you have the surgery which not all doctors will tell you about...you have the choice to use a cadavers parts or your own parts...pros and cons of each... Cadavers: Pros - Quicker recovery, not as painful Cons - Not as strong when repaired, chance for infection or disease Your own Parts: Pros - Much stronger repair, No chance for disease or infection Cons - Longer recovery period (they had to break my kneecap and pieces off of my shin to use my own parts for the repair), Beginning part of recovery is excruciatingly painful. Once again, I recommend you do it and use pieces of your own ligaments. You will thank yourself years down the road. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee03 0 #7 November 19, 2003 That is good news.. hope your knee continues to improve and surgery will not be needed. Here's good vibes for you -------- To put your life in danger from time to time ... breeds a saneness in dealing with day-to-day trivialities. --Nevil Shute, Slide Rule Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #8 November 19, 2003 Great to hear Melissa! Knee surgery sucks. I'll keep you in my thoughts hoping you won't need any. speedy recovery! Nick My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #9 November 19, 2003 QuoteDoing my little happy dance over here! Careful on that bad knee ! Hope you heal quickly, and well. Don"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
