ACL/Meniscus tear questions

[Pepperami]

I now have a copy of my MRI scan
So now I know whats wrong

It says
There is a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament.
There are extensive bone contusions in the medial and lateral posterior tibial plateau. There are also trabecular compression fractures in the postero lateral tibial plateau.

Everything else is intact! I think I need my physio to get his model knee out and show me!

[Pepperami]

Well I have been back to see the surgeon and he feels I don't need an operation. There has never been any loss of stability and is fairly strong. So after 4 1/2 months he has given me the green light to get into the gym but most importantly ride my bike Got to go back and see him in 4 months. This years motivational motto is

Fitter Faster Stronger

Or FFS for short

[phoenix]

Well that is good news. Be sure to buy some good braces and wear them. Your knee will hyperextend much more easily now (I know from experience).

[Pepperami]

I'm looking at braces at the moment. Tops at the moment are Asterisk

[Mud-Ectomy]

Good for you Pepperami, I finally get to see the Surgeon for the first time Jan 15.

I unfortunately do have instability.

I purchased 2 Custom Don Joy braces. Even when I could barely walk, when I put the Brace on I had a great deal more stability.

Good Luck
Martin

[Pepperami]

Good luck with the Doc bud. I have learnt to take it easy in the gym. One good day and one bad day to recover.

[wrench]

Good luck Pep and Mud.
i was wearing my Asterisk when i tore my ACL, I now use the Ossur/CTi braces and love them.

[Pepperami]

I have got my eye on a set of CTI

[nambo-trev]

I've got custom cti's to account for some cartilage damage under my knee caps. They are absolutely great!

[Pepperami]

I have got myself some OTS CTI braces! Bike is now finished (thanks Henrik Schmidt) I have been doing an hour a day in the gym so now lets get dirty