DTOXX 0 #1 March 16, 2004 OK, just got the results from the MRI and have the initial appointment with the Ortho guy set or Thursday morning. The results read "YOUR MRI SHOWS A TEAR IN THE CARILAGE, AND POSSIBLE TEAR IN THE ACL (ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT)." From those who have experienced this joy, what kind of recovery time am I looking at? I know each case is unique but I am ony hoping for some ballpark estimates. Thanks in advance. ------- D.T. Holder SIMstudy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #2 March 16, 2004 4-6 months depending on how much damage to the cartilage... I tore my ACL in 93...took 4 months of physical therapy to get to 100% but I didnt have any cartilage damange.She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raefordite 0 #3 March 17, 2004 Quote"YOUR MRI SHOWS A TEAR IN THE CARILAGE, AND POSSIBLE TEAR IN THE ACL (ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT)." Is the tear in the medial or lateral meniscus? And find out what type of tear, a bucket handle tear, anterior tear, posterior tear, etc. Some tears heal, some do not. An ACL tear may take 6 - 9 months. If it is a POSSIBLE TEAR in the ACL - that is good news. It usually means it is only a Grade I (Grade IV being the worst). So quite possibly a lot less time to heal. But that can have a number of variables to change that. Does your physician want to have a brace made for your knee? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #4 March 17, 2004 QuoteI tore my ACL in 93 Jeez, how old were you? 10? You look to young. God, I feel old. What kind of tear do you have? It'll implicate your recovery. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #5 March 17, 2004 QuoteJeez, how old were you? 10? You look to young. God, I feel old. I was 19 at the time of surgery..... She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DTOXX 0 #6 March 30, 2004 Surgery was Friday. I have been sitting/laying around for 3 days. while my knee is getting better, meaning the pain is down to the point I can see again, I think it will be soe time until I jump. Torn Meniscus and ACL reconstruction. ------- D.T. Holder SIMstudy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #7 March 30, 2004 QuoteI have been sitting/laying around for 3 days. while my knee is getting better, meaning the pain is down to the point I can see again, I think it will be soe time until I jump. Torn Meniscus and ACL reconstruction. Well this is the hard part...when the pain subsides and you realize how important muscles really are, and how quickly the atrophy Post surgical for me was a biatch....trying to make my leg bend more then 45deg.. It will hurt but push thru and do what they tell you, and you will go back to 100% Good Luck!!!!She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
