I'm a statistic - Part II

Well, the original thread ended up in the archives so I had to write a new one for the update. This was about my knee popping out of place as I landed (perfectly, I might add) a big 180. This happened May 30th.

I went to a private clinic and finally got my MRI results today. Not good.

- Complete ACL tear
- Partial tears of collateral ligaments, both internal and external
- Torn meniscus (SP?)
- Patelar Chondromalacy (Whatever that means)

Funny thing is that I'm able to walk! I've got a slight limp, but it feels like it's imporving daily. I'll be seeing the orthopedist next week and I hope it won't be too bad. Also, I'll be picking up my knee brace this afternoon.

Man, that sucks!

oh man.... hope ya get better soon man! i have a strange feeling you tore some of your patellar cartilage, or at least i'm pretty sure thats what your Patelar Chondromalacy means. Chond- i'm pretty sure is a prefix for cartilage. So you wont know when your due for surgery till you see that orthopedist NEXT WEEK?? oh man...

sorry to hear that bro, get healed up quick I still want my presents this year. you'll be better than normal in 6 months.

hopefully... i wouldn't start putting timelines when its Canadian health care... its been a while since Santa posted his first thread that about getting hurt.... :-/

Santa, the good part about it is that you can walk. If you elect to have surgery (which sounds impending) then you can keep that leg from atrophy-ing and have a MUCH faster recovery and therapy time. Sorry to hear about the injury, good luck and heal up quick!