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06-30-2008, 09:45 AM
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So now the maggots can claim VICTORY! Won the...
So now the maggots can claim VICTORY! Won the battle but lost the war. But at least you proved how you can band together and make it so uncomfortable for someone that they no longer wish to post. ...
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06-28-2008, 07:51 PM
Thread: ACL Story - 10 Days Post Op
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I'm struggling with this too. I haven't had my...
I'm struggling with this too. I haven't had my surgery yet but along with tearing my ACL, my MCL has a tear in it which makes it very uncomfortable to sleep on my side; either side.
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06-27-2008, 09:50 AM
Thread: So Many Choices and Questions
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So I went and saw the OS this morning and we went...
So I went and saw the OS this morning and we went through all my concerns. Everything of course went differently than I imagined but ended up where I'm happy with the decisions. I had sent him a...
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06-24-2008, 08:48 PM
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When I first injured my knee I borrowed my wifes...
When I first injured my knee I borrowed my wifes sport brace from her torn ACL two years ago. I wore it mainly for when I was doing things around the house.
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06-23-2008, 01:16 PM
Thread: So Many Choices and Questions
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In the message I sent to the Dr. last week I told...
In the message I sent to the Dr. last week I told him that I wanted to discuss using the contralateral patellar tendon (CPT). This of course only after I have full ROM. Since the ACL surgery will...
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06-23-2008, 10:23 AM
Thread: how can I tell if my meniscus is torn?
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I'll take a stab at it but understand my only...
I'll take a stab at it but understand my only medical experience is as a customer and watching ER.
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06-22-2008, 10:04 PM
Thread: So Many Choices and Questions
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I actually read that tonight after starting at...
I actually read that tonight after starting at WebMD and ending up at some site for a Ortho clinic in NY. Below is a copy and paste of my MRI report.
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06-22-2008, 07:46 PM
Thread: engagement, birthday, acl surgery, oh my!
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Congrats on being able to get back out there. ...
Congrats on being able to get back out there. I'll probably always ride the exercise bike and not ride outside. It's too difficult to eat chips and drink beer riding outside. :biggrin:
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06-22-2008, 05:27 PM
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This is getting confusing. First a person is...
This is getting confusing. First a person is being chastized for having too much time on their hands. Once we square that away, we start chastizing people for sharing information, that appears to be...
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06-22-2008, 05:00 PM
Thread: So Many Choices and Questions
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Thanks for the info. My knee has been drained...
Thanks for the info. My knee has been drained twice; 1st time a little more than 40 cc and the second time 20cc. Each time it was cloudy and appeared to have (to me) traces of blood. The blood...
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06-21-2008, 06:38 PM
Thread: So Many Choices and Questions
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So it's been about a week and there have been...
So it's been about a week and there have been improvements but nothing significant. This past Sunday (15th) after I did my evening routine which, as of Sunday, included the exercise bike (very old...
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06-14-2008, 05:48 AM
Thread: So Many Choices and Questions
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Jeezlouise! That's a bit to absorb before my...
Jeezlouise! That's a bit to absorb before my morning coffee!
Thank you both for the speedy replies. So going with drmarks definition, my ROM is probably 20-25 deg ext to 90-95 deg flex.
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06-13-2008, 08:19 PM
Thread: So Many Choices and Questions
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Is full ROM considered achieved when: 1) The...
Is full ROM considered achieved when:
1) The leg can be forced to pre injury ROM and/or equal to the good leg's ROM
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06-13-2008, 08:04 PM
Thread: ACL allograft surgery report thread
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ikkin, Glad you're doing so well. I work out...
ikkin,
Glad you're doing so well. I work out in my office too. Nice to have a door. I spend most of the day with my leg on my desk with or without an ice wrap. I'm still limping and swollen. ... -
06-11-2008, 09:34 AM
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Not sure what you should mention but if you...
Not sure what you should mention but if you mention President Clinton, they'll probably tighten up.
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06-10-2008, 05:40 AM
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I'm not sure of drmark's exact meaning but since...
I'm not sure of drmark's exact meaning but since I've been married over 18 years, I feel qualified to take a stab at it. "Sex"! The exact position or method doesn't matter. What does is the...
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06-09-2008, 08:31 PM
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I have both and found that I like the cryocuff...
I have both and found that I like the cryocuff for when I'm laying down for a while to watch tv or a movie but the gel packs are convenient for on the go (i.e. at work, driving etc.) The gel packs...
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06-09-2008, 02:34 PM
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Cannonballs, Heel Slides and Rowing Exercise
There seems to be a few threads on this and I'm hoping I can incourage the other ones into this one.
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06-09-2008, 05:10 AM
Thread: Recumbent Vs. Traditional Stationary Cycle
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I have a completely torn ACL, grade 1 (maybe 2)...
I have a completely torn ACL, grade 1 (maybe 2) MCL and a medial meniscus tear. I'm working on range of motion so I I will have full range prior to surgery and then the rehab for post surgery (ACL...
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06-08-2008, 08:00 PM
Thread: Recumbent Vs. Traditional Stationary Cycle
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Thanks. My wife is leaning for me to get a...
Thanks. My wife is leaning for me to get a recumbent anyway.
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06-08-2008, 04:27 PM
Thread: Recumbent Vs. Traditional Stationary Cycle
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Recumbent Vs. Traditional Stationary Cycle
Does one work as good as the other for rehab. I would guess that my butt would be more comfortable in the recumbent therefore I would spend more time in it. I'm just trying to make sure I haven't...
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06-07-2008, 07:10 PM
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Quite frankly I'm thankful that drmark is here to...
Quite frankly I'm thankful that drmark is here to answer questions and because of his insight I have been taking a different approach on my PT and surgery. Maybe it's just my new mindset but I know...
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06-06-2008, 03:19 PM
Thread: So Many Choices and Questions
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drmark, Thanks again. One new bit of...
drmark,
Thanks again. One new bit of information. When I was stretching my knee earlier, I was concentrating on what was really holding it back. I was using two chairs as a table and on my... -
06-06-2008, 12:21 PM
Thread: So Many Choices and Questions
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drmark, Thanks for the reply. I will talk to...
drmark,
Thanks for the reply. I will talk to Ortho and PT to see if there is another way to get full range of motion. Originally the Orthopedist and everyone was stating the same thing you are. ... -
06-05-2008, 08:45 PM
Thread: So Many Choices and Questions
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So Many Choices and Questions
I'll start with apologizing this is long but I have 2 months of info to go through. I'll understand if you don't read it all.
OK. I've been reading the posts here about ACL's and Meniscus damage...
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