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03-23-2011, 04:58 PM
Thread: Potential Acl re-tear Help!
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Hi Steeze, I have an ACL recon with an...
Hi Steeze,
I have an ACL recon with an allograft. Mine was done in July of 09. I skipped a ski season to re-hab and just started back in November. The day after Thanksgiving, I took a fall, my... -
09-08-2009, 04:36 PM
Thread: attn dr mark questiona about rehab
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It sounds like you are doing good. 0 extension is...
It sounds like you are doing good. 0 extension is great. The goal is to eventually match the other leg. Is your other leg negative? I have to sit at a desk all day at work, so I struggle keeping what...
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09-04-2009, 04:21 PM
Thread: Does this board have a moderator?
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It is great to have the freedom, I agree. I saw...
It is great to have the freedom, I agree. I saw one of my favorite travel boards taken down by spammers. It was completely overrun and eventually abandoned by all of the long time posters. Sad.
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09-04-2009, 03:47 PM
Thread: attn dr mark questiona about rehab
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I imagine there a lot of things that don't make...
I imagine there a lot of things that don't make sense to you. But that's not really the point, is it?
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09-03-2009, 05:08 PM
Thread: attn dr mark questiona about rehab
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I am just a little past 6 weeks from my allograft...
I am just a little past 6 weeks from my allograft surgery. They took me off of crutches at 2 weeks. My gait started to get much more normal, less of a limp at about week 4 I think. The main thing...
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09-02-2009, 10:00 AM
Thread: Does this board have a moderator?
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Does this board have a moderator?
Check huanic
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09-02-2009, 09:52 AM
Thread: What is up with huanic's posts?
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What is up with huanic's posts?
All posts from last night have asian escort stuff inserted all over the place????
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09-02-2009, 09:34 AM
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Huh???
I don't get this post. Quoting me and inserting escort service links??? What the hell???
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08-27-2009, 01:07 PM
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Visit with Surgeon today
Thanks MBSC!
I had my first appt. with my surgeon today since he did the reconstruction. He seemed to really like what he saw. My flex was at 140 without warming up. My extension was 0. He... -
08-24-2009, 04:16 PM
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6 weeks post op today
Finally got in for a PT appointment today, my 6 week mark. He said I was doing great and switched things up quite a bit. It's still mostly about ROM, but he added some things for balance and...
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08-19-2009, 09:22 AM
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Hi Kim. Thanks for asking. I hit my 5 week mark...
Hi Kim. Thanks for asking. I hit my 5 week mark yesterday. I hate to admit that I have missed 2 PT appointments due to a big shake up at work. I continue to do all of my excercises at home...
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08-06-2009, 09:45 AM
Thread: Thyroidectomy
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You should mention your chest congestion to your...
You should mention your chest congestion to your doctor. Even if it's common for you normally, post surgery you are likely to suppress your coughs and that can make it more serious. I'd definately...
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08-05-2009, 05:22 PM
Thread: Thyroidectomy
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That's great news MBSC. So happy to hear that...
That's great news MBSC. So happy to hear that your surgery went well and you are cancer free. This was the best possible outcome. I hope you feel better and better every day.
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08-04-2009, 09:44 AM
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Kim the thing about having difficulty getting...
Kim the thing about having difficulty getting your quad to fire (contract at will) is in most cases due to pain. A lot of us had significant traumatic injury to other structures of the knee when we...
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08-03-2009, 04:06 PM
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Ridgehippy, glad to hear you're doing so well at...
Ridgehippy, glad to hear you're doing so well at your 6-7 week mark! Sounds like you are working hard and recovering nicely.
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07-24-2009, 05:28 PM
Thread: ACL Reconstruction post op day 10
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ACL Reconstruction post op day 10
Had my 3rd PT appointment today and they really kicked up my rehab a few notches. I am riding the stationary bike now with a little resistance. It took me almost 3 minutes of rocking back and forth...
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07-22-2009, 12:06 PM
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Thanks Ridgehippy. Glad to hear you are doing...
Thanks Ridgehippy. Glad to hear you are doing well too. Do you have an allograft? At 6 weeks, what kind of things are you able to do? Looking at my calendar, I realized we have concert tickets for...
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07-21-2009, 01:39 PM
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My surgeon is Boublik and my PT is Justin. I've...
My surgeon is Boublik and my PT is Justin. I've had a few PT visits with other therapists when Justin was unavailable and they all seem to be very knowledgable. Honestly, everyone at SH treats you...
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07-21-2009, 12:21 PM
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Splat you are right. I definately count myself as...
Splat you are right. I definately count myself as lucky. I guess I had some good karma coming my way. I'm not taking any of this for granted. I just hope it continues to go well and that my donor was...
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07-20-2009, 01:20 PM
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I am 6 days out now and still doing well. I'm...
I am 6 days out now and still doing well. I'm completely off of pain meds and all is returning to normal as far as the negative aspects of being medicated. I took MS Contin for 4 1/2 days. I was...
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07-18-2009, 12:15 PM
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Lost Boy has a new knee!! 4 days post op
Hello everyone. I am 4 days out from my ACL BTB patellar allograft. My surgery went very well and I can't say enough good things about the surgical staff at Steadman Hawkens.
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07-10-2009, 03:55 PM
Thread: ACL surgery countdown
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SLSki - I tried to reason through the drinking...
SLSki - I tried to reason through the drinking part at my surgical consult yesterday and no dice. I thought it was probably not a big deal myself, but alcohol is a blood thinner just like aspirin....
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07-09-2009, 02:50 PM
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ACL surgery pain management and stuff
Well, I just had my final pre op appointment and signed off on all the consent forms. It really wasn't all that fun for me dog. The consent forms make it sound like they are just gonna go ahead and...
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07-09-2009, 02:27 PM
Thread: ACL surgery countdown
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I really appreciate all of your replies, well...
I really appreciate all of your replies, well wishes and advice. Wandering, I hope you're recovering well from your surgery and feeling better every day.
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07-07-2009, 12:28 PM
Thread: Bone bruise recovery time?
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Thanks! I'm going with the dead guy. He won't...
Thanks!
I'm going with the dead guy. He won't feel a thing. Unfortunately, I will. We're still trying to decide what to name him.
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07-07-2009, 11:40 AM
Thread: ACL surgery countdown
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ACL surgery countdown
Well...my surgery is one week from today. I have my final consult with my surgeon at Steadman Hawkens on Thursday. I have been aproved for my CPM and ice machine by the insurance comapny.
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07-07-2009, 11:18 AM
Thread: Bone bruise recovery time?
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When I tore my ACL and MCL, my bones collided...
When I tore my ACL and MCL, my bones collided too. I had significant bruising and had to use crutches for 5 weeks. I'm twelve weeks out and believe I'm finally over THAT pain. I had so much damage in...
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06-17-2009, 03:00 PM
Thread: Acl "Pre-hab" questions
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I can't wait to have my surgery behind me, but...
I can't wait to have my surgery behind me, but I'm kind of glad that I have almost 4 more weeks to get strong. July 14th was the next available surgery date that my Dr. had that didn't conflict with...
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06-17-2009, 09:15 AM
Thread: Acl "Pre-hab" questions
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Thanks for the replies. I'm trying not to over do...
Thanks for the replies. I'm trying not to over do it. I actually think I was overprotecting too much and my knee stiffened up and developed scar tissue. The bike has been a huge help. I don't have...
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06-16-2009, 04:07 PM
Thread: Acl "Pre-hab" questions
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Acl "Pre-hab" questions
My ACL reconstruction is in 4 weeks, but my injury was 9 weeks ago. I am wondering if the pain I am still experiencing is normal.
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06-16-2009, 03:44 PM
Thread: And yet another complete ACL tear
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What about active people OVER 40? Where do we fit...
What about active people OVER 40? Where do we fit in? I am 48, but consider myself to be very active. I don't want to rupture an allograft skiing because it was assumed that I would sit on the sofa...
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06-15-2009, 04:28 PM
Thread: And yet another complete ACL tear
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That's pretty reasuring FredsTrees. Thanks for...
That's pretty reasuring FredsTrees. Thanks for the links. I feel like for me, it's the lesser of 3 evils, but the more studies like this I can find, the better I feel about my surgery.
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06-12-2009, 11:50 AM
Thread: Have I injured my acl or knee?
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That sounds a lot like my 2 MCL tears. Both of...
That sounds a lot like my 2 MCL tears. Both of mine were 75%. I felt quite a bit of instability though. The knee would buckle while just standing.
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06-12-2009, 10:52 AM
Thread: And yet another complete ACL tear
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I read it in a book called Current Concepts in...
I read it in a book called Current Concepts in ACL Reconstruction By Freddie Fu, Steven Cohen. I tried to copy that page for you but was unable. I can point you to it in a preview in Google Books....
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06-12-2009, 09:21 AM
Thread: And yet another complete ACL tear
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Correction. I had a 75% tear of my other MCL 3...
Correction. I had a 75% tear of my other MCL 3 years ago. Not ACL.
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06-12-2009, 09:17 AM
Thread: And yet another complete ACL tear
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That's good to hear about your friend FredsTrees....
That's good to hear about your friend FredsTrees. I have a feeling an Allograft is what I'll end up with since my Patellas are both problematic and I also have hamstring issues. I had a 75% tear of...
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06-11-2009, 05:47 PM
Thread: And yet another complete ACL tear
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montanaskier, you are too friggn' funny. I love...
montanaskier, you are too friggn' funny. I love reading your posts. Crack me up.
Dr. Mark.
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06-11-2009, 05:42 PM
Thread: And yet another complete ACL tear
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I am doing my best to educate myself, rebuild my...
I am doing my best to educate myself, rebuild my strength and prepare myself for the inevitable. Surgery and a long re-hab. But it will be worth it because I said before, I have stuff I want to do.
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06-11-2009, 09:44 AM
Thread: And yet another complete ACL tear
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And yet another complete ACL tear
Hello everyone. I thought I would finally jump in and introduce myself. I've been lurking since I mangled up my knee bone at the end of my very first ski season here in Denver. I did a complete ACL...
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