ACL Reconstruction - No Skiing this Summer |
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Keith
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Posted: March-20-2012 at 4:16pm |
On top of dedicating every winter weekend to snow skiing, I play fairly competitive indoor soccer all winter long as well. In Feb, during a late night game, I went to settle a routine pass out of the air and unfortunately landed the wrong way on my left leg.
When I landed, my leg was already fully extended and all my weight ended up at the heal of my foot. With all my weight on my left leg and with my cleat fully engaged in the artificial turf, my knee severely hyperextended. The horror of seeing my knee locked and bent backwards was only outdone buy the extremely loud pops and cracks that accompanied it. Despite the injury, there wasn't excessive swelling in my knee the next day. My doctor told me my knee was stable and I only had an MCL strain. He thought I would be ready to play soccer in about two weeks and he gave me the green light to go snow skiing that weekend if I took it easy. I proceed to go snow skiing three days over the next week and half. Following that I noticed I really couldn't walk without significant pain and a noticeable limp (skiing actually felt better than walking). So I went to a second doctor for another evaluation. By now my knee was significantly swollen. Immediate x-ray (negative) and MRI. In denial, I went skiing three more days with the family before getting the MRI results early last week. MRI conclusion: total ACL tear with multiple tears to my meniscus and stress fractures to my femur and tibia. ACL reconstructive surgery scheduled for April 17th. Full recovery - 6-9 months. Took me about a week before I could tell everyone. Very disappointed to be missing the entire summer. No footing, no skiing, no surfing, no hiking, no mountain biking, etc. Difficult for our family given all we do over the summer - especially since we're getting a new boat - a '97 Sport Nautique. My Dad has offered to pickup the boat for me and I hope to be able to drive the kids skiing behind it by mid-June. Luckily, the injury won't impact my job but will sure put a damper on summer activities. I'll be documenting my recovery here for all who are interested. Enjoy your summer for me! I'll be thinking of you all. -Keith |
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scottb
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Sorry to hear that, Keith. Keep your spirits up. Be dedicated to your physical therapy and set realistic goals. I'm sure this will be the only summer in your life that does not fly by.
... and congrats on the new boat. It looks great!!! |
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Wow, that is a bummer Keith. work your rehab and you will be back soon.
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Congrats on the new boat Keith!
Sorry to hear about the injury, at least you'll be able to spend time with your kids and help with their skiing. My friend had a similar injury and the rehab really makes the recovery. He said it could be pretty tough at times but it was well worth it. |
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Hollywood
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You can still kneeboard right?
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Sorry to here that Keith. Like the others have said, follow your rehab. Make sure you choose your physical therapist wisely. I've had good and bad. 10 years ago, while snow skiing, I completely tore my ACL (with most of the meniscus torn up). I had a cadaver graft in mid-April. I was able to ski/foot without issue in August with the help of a fantastic PT. She worked me hard. Took up snowboarding that winter.
Hopefully your doctor is giving you worse case scenario. (Doctors tend to do that) |
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Djeez Keith, that's a bummer...
Hope your surgery goes well and your rehab too. just don't force it and take your time to recover fully... |
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Bummer Keith! Hope you can hit the PT hard and make a speedier-than-anticipated recovery.
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Sorry to hear that Keith. A buddy of mine here at work just had his replaced last week. It has placed him out of work for at least six weeks, but he is starting to get around some.
Hope your recovery goes well!! Also thanks for putting this site together, I have thoroughly enjoyed it. It has complicated my procrastination of house-hold projects, except the ones that involve the boat. But hey at least there is a wealth of knowledge here to help. Allen |
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I just hope the surgery goes well and the PT works as it should, regardless of the time it actually takes.
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I think I threw up a bit with that post-injury visual. Wow.
Hoping for a speedy recovery sir. |
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Keith, sorry to hear the bad news about the knee. Hope you heal up fast.
You are going to love that new Sport...great looking boat! |
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Jan 5 exploded my hamstring on a 43mph barefoot fall, bloody bruise from butt to below the knee, 6-12 month recovery, however it got better pretty quick- I've been footin once already and it felt pretty good, I'm just easing back in.
Hopefully you will have a speedy and complete recovery. And great color combo on that new to you boat. |
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yikes. Used the 'man cure' huh. Skied 6 more times then figured it was bad.
I don't need to say it but...rehab is the key to gettin' back to where you wanna be. Nice color combo...exactly the same as our '93 Ski. john |
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Bad news with summer so close. If you can still exercise prior to surgery do so as it will aid in the recovery time.
Keith you will love the Sport they are a great all round family boat. |
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Keith, as one who has had multiple knee surgeies (4 left 3 right) and now a canidate for both to be replaced I suggest you talk to your ortho about a knee brace. Innovaton Sports makes one (CTi2)custom fit to your leg, I used one skiing for years. The even make a rod that goes to a ski boot. At the time I received mine it waa covered by insurance. It allowed flexability, although it is cumbersome but prevents the twist and hyperextension.
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Keith, good luck with your surgery. Unbelievable how such a bad injury went undetected at first. Do you think the skiing did additional demage? I'm looking forward to hearing your progress. Great looking Sport!
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Keith, sorry to hear, but what you were able to do on that damaged knee is a testament to your resiliency, Take it slow and get better.
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Wow Keith, I feel the pain. Broke my foot last May, I was out 8 weeks, can't imagine the 6 to 9 months. At least with the left leg, it will make driving that new Sport much easier (Congrats)! Hoping for a speedier then expected recovery!
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Keith
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Thanks for all the kinds words everyone. Pre-operation physical therapy started last night. Goal being to get the knee healthy and build muscle strength as much as possible before I go into surgery. Should help speed up recovery on the other end.
I am very dedicated to getting back as soon as possible. -Keith |
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Like we already didn't know that. It's hard to keep a good man down. Really sux to hear about the knee and crappy time of the year for it to go but great news on the newer boat. Praying for a speedy recovery and hope you be able to at least get in and enjoy the new boat with the family. She's pretty! |
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Keith,
I'm sorry I missed the bad news till now. Best wish's and I hope everything goes well. |
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Keith,
I went up to Hollis, NH. last Friday to help my Uncle and while driving through Pepperell I wondered how you were doing… I’m sorry to hear about your injury. Good luck with the surgery and I wish you a speedy recovery. Congratulations on the new boat! It looks great!! (Love the colors!) Take care! Kyle |
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Keith,
There's always TUBING !!! |
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I wondered when somebody would say that and I was waiting for it...
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Keith,
I'd be happy to give you some pointers in the skill and art of tubing! |
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That sucks man...good luck in surgery and with your rehab.
On the bright side, the new boat looks great, congrats! |
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although, you could always learn to slalom on the other foot and keep the broke one in the air...
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torn acl sorry to hear, doc said if you want to ski again go under knife and now after the fact out in the water it's all worth it. thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery
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Keith,
ACL surgery and rehab is a snap. Much easier than any shoulder problems. Work hard and you will be back soon. |
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