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05-05-2011, 09:58 AM
Thread: Plica Syndrome?
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I had a plica in my right knee. To me, it just...
I had a plica in my right knee. To me, it just felt like a pinch... a sharp, pinchy feeling especially when I was weight bearing (like going up stairs or walking down hills on the golf course). I...
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01-05-2011, 08:49 PM
Thread: Wicked tennis elbow
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Yes, I'm just 13 months out from the knee...
Yes, I'm just 13 months out from the knee surgery. The tennis elbow is from golf, I played some 60 rounds this year - great season with a career best 85 and got my hcp down to 16 on my new knees.
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01-05-2011, 11:45 AM
Thread: Wicked tennis elbow
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Wicked tennis elbow
So it seems I've developed a wicked case of tennis elbow. I've been in PT for it since October and it doesn't seem to be getting better. How long does this take to heal? What else can be done with...
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12-03-2010, 12:59 PM
Thread: DESPERATE ITBS Sufferer!!!
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I can attest to IMS. My PT used it to help get...
I can attest to IMS. My PT used it to help get some of those lateral muscles to let go and she's also been using it on a wicked case of tennis elbow I developed this summer and it's really making a...
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10-20-2010, 12:58 PM
Thread: 10 months ACL post-op
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10 months ACL post-op
Hey all! So I'm 10 months post-op now from my ACL recon with Doc Sanders. Saw my sports med doctor here in town today, and she took a bunch of films and says everything looks good and she's...
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08-07-2010, 09:26 AM
Thread: ACL study from Sweden (surgery or just PT)
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Having lived with a deficient ACL for almost 25...
Having lived with a deficient ACL for almost 25 years, I think I'm pretty qualified to say that eventually that which is broken is going to need fixing...
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06-28-2010, 10:56 AM
Thread: ACLR with Quad Tendon Graft- Pics Attached
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Looking good, as far as I can see, still pretty...
Looking good, as far as I can see, still pretty puffy, though, huh?
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06-22-2010, 09:34 AM
Thread: Is this normal?
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I wasn't really thinking I'd tore it, it just...
I wasn't really thinking I'd tore it, it just startled me that it went away like that. But remember, I was ACL-less in that knee for 20+ years after my first failed repair and didn't know it, so I...
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06-21-2010, 10:32 PM
Thread: Is this normal?
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Thanks :)
Thanks :)
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06-20-2010, 10:50 PM
Thread: Is this normal?
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Is this normal?
I was coming around the corner of the bed in my room just now, and suddenly, I was like... Whoa! Where'd my knee go? (Left ACLR)
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06-01-2010, 09:10 AM
Thread: Inflammation from torn Patella Retinaculum
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Sorry for your injury, it doesn't sound very...
Sorry for your injury, it doesn't sound very pleasant at all. Mine (according to my MRI report) is "attenuated" but I don't think that DrMark felt it needed any attention during my ACL recon...
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05-20-2010, 01:25 PM
Thread: ACL Gimp got into Medical School!
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Congratulations!
Congratulations!
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05-20-2010, 01:23 PM
Thread: ACL Recon in Overweight People
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I am 41, 5'6" and currently 155lbs (or 148lbs...
I am 41, 5'6" and currently 155lbs (or 148lbs according to my doctor's scale, which I like better...). When I had my recon in December, I was about 164. (People are always surprised I'm as heavy as I...
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05-08-2010, 07:51 AM
Thread: ACL Physiotherapy for the 4th time?
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I am just over 5 months post op now, and looking...
I am just over 5 months post op now, and looking back, I don't know that my PT really did all that much for me, aside from show me the exercises. I didn't need muscle stimulation or ultrasound. My...
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04-24-2010, 04:55 PM
Thread: 4/21 ACL Reconstruction
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So true. The smallest things made me giddy with...
So true. The smallest things made me giddy with joy. Even now, almost 5 months post-op. Last weekend I realized I could crouch down to read my putts. Didn't seem like a big deal to my playing...
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Thanks, Sidewall, I really am! I played both days...
Thanks, Sidewall, I really am! I played both days this weekend with hardly a complaint from either knee. They get tired around the 13th but no pain at all. I'm going to start walking a few holes and...
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04-12-2010, 10:51 PM
Thread: Tiger Wood's Doctor's Innovative ACL Surgery
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I wouldn't want to be the tenth ACL of the day,...
I wouldn't want to be the tenth ACL of the day, or even the fourth as far as that goes. I like my surgeons (☝) bright eyed and bushy tailed, and focused on number one: Me.
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Woot!
Today, barely four months post-op, I spent an hour on the driving range and not a peep of complaint from either knee. Plus, an hours with of balls and only four mis-hits. I'm hitting them longer and...
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03-24-2010, 10:05 AM
Thread: Optical migraine... exercise related?
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Thanks for the link! I did find another site...
Thanks for the link!
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03-22-2010, 12:39 PM
Thread: Optical migraine... exercise related?
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Optical migraine... exercise related?
So halfway through my treadmill time today, suddenly I can't see out of my left eye. Optical Migraine Aura, followed about a half hour later by a doozy of a headache (not always, but this time)....
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03-14-2010, 01:34 PM
Thread: Does anyone know...
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Thanks, you're probably right. When I was (alot)...
Thanks, you're probably right. When I was (alot) heavier, it came off much faster (1-2/week) with a lot less effort (oddly enough). I guess the last 10 or so just go slower. And I'm in a size 6 pant,...
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03-14-2010, 11:49 AM
Thread: Does anyone know...
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Does anyone know...
You'd think with all the exercise I've been doing to rehab these knees, I would have lost more weight than I have. I'm only down about 7 pounds since my surgery in December.
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02-28-2010, 10:22 AM
Thread: Calling All ACLR folk.
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Poll: At 12 weeks post-op, it seems to be getting...
At 12 weeks post-op, it seems to be getting better. I've noticed when I rub or pat (or even put a bit of pressure) on the numb area, it responds briefly with a "pins and needles" sensation.
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02-09-2010, 11:44 AM
Thread: Flying after knee surgery
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The knee(s) are doing awesome! I'm 10 weeks...
The knee(s) are doing awesome!
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02-04-2010, 12:08 PM
Thread: ACL, heal thyself?
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I couldn't agree more. I'm 9 weeks post-op from...
I couldn't agree more. I'm 9 weeks post-op from my second ACL surgery. Wish it had been done right the first time, but now I have two solid knees and I ran a little bit today for the first time. And...
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02-04-2010, 07:26 AM
Thread: ACL, heal thyself?
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^ Exactly. The story is a little vague on...
^ Exactly. The story is a little vague on details, isn't it?
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01-30-2010, 01:41 PM
Thread: ACL, heal thyself?
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ACL, heal thyself?
http://www.wxyz.com/content/news/health/story/Non-Surgical-ACL-Repair-Being-Studied/WRSMCMGnf0i1mppXxJ5oQA.cspx
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01-25-2010, 08:24 AM
Thread: Happy Birthday Dr. Mark
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Happy Birthday, Dr. Mark! Thanks for the new...
Happy Birthday, Dr. Mark! Thanks for the new knee(s)!
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01-23-2010, 04:19 PM
Thread: Calling All ACLR folk.
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Poll: Yes, but not at my shin. The skin to the lateral...
Yes, but not at my shin. The skin to the lateral side of the incisions on both knees has no feeling currently (anymore?).
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01-22-2010, 08:29 PM
Thread: Flying after knee surgery
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I booked a bulkhead seat for my flight, but once...
I booked a bulkhead seat for my flight, but once I boarded, the FA's felt sorry for me I guess with my two bandaged knees, and they asked another passenger who had a row to himself to switch with me....
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01-08-2010, 10:19 PM
Thread: Toddler surgery, expert advice
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Best wishes for your daughter...
Best wishes for your daughter...
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01-08-2010, 10:17 PM
Thread: Add me too the list!!
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Glad to hear it's so far so good. What graft did...
Glad to hear it's so far so good. What graft did you decide on?
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01-07-2010, 02:11 PM
Thread: Kim's new knee!
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5 weeks post-op: ...
5 weeks post-op:
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01-06-2010, 01:50 PM
Thread: Kim's new knee!
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Best I can do is one 11-pound Shih-tzu...!!...
Best I can do is one 11-pound Shih-tzu...!! *shrug*
My doctor prescribed Clonazepam (saw her before I saw your reply). Didn't seem to do much really. In any case, it's a lot better now.
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12-28-2009, 10:25 AM
Thread: Kim's new knee!
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So I'm now almost four weeks post-op and feeling...
So I'm now almost four weeks post-op and feeling good for the most part. I'm hoping I can hit the gym soon and start on some more varied activites and weight training. The staples come out this week...
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12-12-2009, 05:46 PM
Thread: Kim's new knee!
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I have to say, drmark and his team ARE pretty...
I have to say, drmark and his team ARE pretty impressive. I simply cannot believe I am doing this well after only a bit more than a week (my PT here couldn't believe it when I walked into her clinic...
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12-12-2009, 03:44 PM
Thread: Kim's new knee!
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My first little setback? Yesterday I was working...
My first little setback? Yesterday I was working on my step box exercises with my donor knee and suddenly had some awful pain. Seems to be at the top of my patella and is worse in extension. It's...
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12-12-2009, 03:38 PM
Thread: Add me too the list!!
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Well, I just did tons of research and the bone to...
Well, I just did tons of research and the bone to bone aspect just made sense to me. Plus, this is my second ACL surgery and I wanted to make sure it would be my last. It is out of pocket completely,...
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12-10-2009, 02:14 PM
Thread: Kim's new knee!
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Thanks, and I'm glad you had a good ski day and...
Thanks, and I'm glad you had a good ski day and your knee is cooperating! It must feel good to get out there again.
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12-10-2009, 01:03 PM
Thread: Kim's new knee!
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Kim's new knee!
Hi everyone! I am one week post-op after my ACLR with opposite patellar tendon, by Dr. Mark in Houston. It's been a long week but doing really great and it seems to get a bit better everyday. I just...
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12-10-2009, 12:18 PM
Thread: ACL Recondtruction with the hammy
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I am glad to hear you are doing so well!
I am glad to hear you are doing so well!
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12-10-2009, 12:14 PM
Thread: Add me too the list!!
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Good luck, mac. I am now one week post-op ACLR...
Good luck, mac. I am now one week post-op ACLR but I flew down to Texas to Dr. Mark after my Alberta surgeon declined to fix it and I didn't want to wait for a second opinion/surgery day in Canada.
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11-22-2009, 09:34 AM
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Your gf will need a referral from her GP in order...
Your gf will need a referral from her GP in order to see an orthopedic surgeon. You can't just call up a surgeon and make an appointment. And the OS will not see your gf until she has had an MRI,...
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11-17-2009, 06:12 PM
Thread: recommended shoulder doc - SLC
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Wish I could help with a recommendation, but I...
Wish I could help with a recommendation, but I have nothing.
Just wanted to say sorry that your shoulder is bugging you. It's a real pain in the ass and it's so easy to take it for granted until... -
11-11-2009, 04:00 PM
Thread: Flying after knee surgery
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No trip to Houston for me now for another three...
No trip to Houston for me now for another three weeks. Today was supposed to be surgery day, but I came down sick over the weekend and now officially have the flu (seasonal).
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11-11-2009, 03:58 PM
Thread: Pain from side of back into hip?
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SI joint pain sucks! I have it in on my left...
SI joint pain sucks! I have it in on my left side. It comes and goes. For me it was probably caused when I slipped and fell on the ice during a curling game and landed on my left hip/side. It's been...
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11-06-2009, 08:59 AM
Thread: Flying after knee surgery
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I don't imagine it will be a fun travel day, but...
I don't imagine it will be a fun travel day, but I'm pretty tough -- I'll get through it.
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10-25-2009, 09:45 AM
Thread: Flying after knee surgery
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I've got bulkhead row. They won't let the gimpy...
I've got bulkhead row. They won't let the gimpy sit in the exit row. First class would be nice, but $500 vs. $2000+ round trip, I guess it's economy for me.
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10-24-2009, 11:36 PM
Thread: Flying after knee surgery
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Flying after knee surgery
Has anyone flown shortly after knee surgery? I'll be six days out and fortunately I managed to get a direct flight home, it's a little over four hours. Tips and tricks, anyone? Will they allow me to...
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09-20-2009, 03:49 PM
Thread: My ongoing ACL saga.
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I guess I should have been a little bit more...
I guess I should have been a little bit more dramatic and insistent, but I really thought that the MRI results/physical exam, etc., spoke for themselves, and I went in trying to treat it like a...
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