Sugarfoot Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 and my ACL is completely torn away from the patella, or whatever it attaches to. I can't believe it. I was trying to be so optimistic about the whole thing. Physical therapy will continue for a few weeks, and then I'll need surgery. They replace the ligament with an artificial one. Apparently, if I don't have surgery, I'm at risk for severe arthritis in that knee from the "bone-on-bone" rubbing that would have been going on for years. The whole thing just makes me want to cry. I've also been called for jury duty... Any advice/experience is appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Oh no, how did it happen? (never mind, I just read your other post.) Yikes! No advice, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 and my ACL is completely torn away from the patella, or whatever it attaches to. I can't believe it. I was trying to be so optimistic about the whole thing. Physical therapy will continue for a few weeks, and then I'll need surgery. They replace the ligament with an artificial one. Apparently, if I don't have surgery, I'm at risk for severe arthritis in that knee from the "bone-on-bone" rubbing that would have been going on for years. The whole thing just makes me want to cry. I've also been called for jury duty... Any advice/experience is appreciated! Good and hard because that really does stink. You can still be optimistic. I've seen MMA fighters come back from ACL surgery and fight again. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 I've already cried about it:) I'm determined to come back stronger than ever--we'll see if my knee cooperates with that plan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 My mom had that happen to her and she has not gotten it fixed because of various things (her age, diabetes, etc.). But... her knee completely gives out at odd times. You do not want this to happen to you. You are young. Have it fixed. I knew an older lady who had hers fixed because she loved skiing so much. Just do it, heal, and go through therapy. God bless you and give you strength. :grouphug: Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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