Joining the party

**Kellie** · 02-12-2005, 01:23 PM

I'm retired from skiing groomers . . . nothing like the joys of a strained/torn MCL to spice up a road trip to Jackson!

Not sure how extensive the damage is, but suffice it to say my knee is super swollen and ROM is severely compromised . . . the ACL looks like it's intact, but the MCL definitely has some "give" . . .

So, MCL survivors, please feel free to post your advice here (or I suppose I could search for it) . . .

**slim** · 02-12-2005, 02:43 PM

BUMMER!

I partially tore my MCL in college. I bought a really good brace, did a lot of rehab, and that was basically it. It healed itself and it never bothered me again. I tore it on the first day of a weeklong ski trip and after icing, resting, and getting a brace; I skied the last two days of the trip.

**Tyrone Shoelaces** · 02-12-2005, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by Kellie

I'm retired from skiing groomers . . . nothing like the joys of a strained/torn MCL to spice up a road trip to Jackson!

Not sure how extensive the damage is, but suffice it to say my knee is super swollen and ROM is severely compromised . . . the ACL looks like it's intact, but the MCL definitely has some "give" . . .

So, MCL survivors, please feel free to post your advice here (or I suppose I could search for it) . . .

KELLLIE!!! ARRGGHHH!! This is one party over here that we definitely don't want you joining.

Well, I'm an MCL survivor too. I rested it for about 4-5 weeks, biked a lot, and it was good to go. Been fine ever since (this was 2 years ago). Ortho had me do lots of wall squats too. I think I started doing those a week or so after I hurt it. Milage may vary of course.....

But get better damn it! May is approaching....

**Arnold Babar** · 02-12-2005, 06:49 PM

MCL will heal up. Mine was severely torn, and I had to wear an immobilizer brace for six weeks, which sucked hard, but it healed up, of course I still had no acl, and am in the process of rehabbing that, so I will have no conclusive results until I heal this f........................ing thing up.

It is taking too damn long. Sorry to see you in here K.

**Telenater** · 02-14-2005, 12:46 PM

Bummer....

I just finished three weeks off of skis for a minor MCL sprain (no tears just noticeable laxity in the MCL). Three weeks to let it heal, then getting back into some training to rebuild a little strength and I'm skiing gingerly again.

Sound's like youre way worse off than I was. Hope that it works out for you quickly and easily.

**Arno** · 02-14-2005, 02:23 PM

Yours sounds worse than mine (although mine showed up in an MRI scan 10 weeks later) but I couldn't really walk for a couple of days but was skiing reasonably interesting stuff about 4 or 5 days after the injury. Did a week of touring after that - the uphill seemed very good for it.

**Vinman** · 02-14-2005, 03:08 PM

"some give" = grade 2 MCL sprain.

Initially basic R.I.C.E. after 3 -4 days begin some heat treatments, hot tub, bath tub, moist hot packs etc.... 20 min at a time. Work ROM within painfree limits. Keep you quad strong doing strait leg raises and the short arc extensions as pain and ROM permit. After you have most of you ROM back move to stationary bike and general leg strength exercises.

4-6 weeks and it will be good to go. May think about an MCL brace for inital return to sports. Might be able to ski easy stuff (groomers) after 3-4 weeks with a brace on.

**jimmy page** · 02-14-2005, 03:36 PM

Kellie that sucks. Heal up quick.

**The Reverend Floater** · 02-14-2005, 03:49 PM

Yo Kellie,

FWIW: I partially tore my MCL about 4.5 years ago in a mountain bike explosion that subsequently blew a frame like a pop can. No surgery was necessary and after about 6 weeks of PT, I was back to normal. It gets a little sore on occasion but overall, it's nothing like blowing the ACL from what I gather. Heal up!

**Nohillsnearby** · 02-14-2005, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by Vinman

"some give" = grade 2 MCL sprain.

Initially basic R.I.C.E. after 3 -4 days begin some heat treatments, hot tub, bath tub, moist hot packs etc.... 20 min at a time. Work ROM within painfree limits. Keep you quad strong doing strait leg raises and the short arc extensions as pain and ROM permit. After you have most of you ROM back move to stationary bike and general leg strength exercises.

4-6 weeks and it will be good to go. May think about an MCL brace for inital return to sports. Might be able to ski easy stuff (groomers) after 3-4 weeks with a brace on.

What he ^ said. Although the healing time can be up to 8-12 weeks. At least it was for me. I still have stiffness and soreness occasionally and it was Nov.6 that i did mine.

I was skiing at 6 weeks, though

**Kellie** · 02-15-2005, 10:52 AM

Thanks for the perspectives . . . I have been icing and taking vitamin I, as well as keeping it pretty immobilized with a brace (that makes people in Jackson buy you beer

). It feels better everyday, but if I straighten my leg and take a step, it tends to buckle . . . I'm hoping to see an ortho this week and get some better info and a good brace!

But it's puking rain in the bay area and I'm supposed to have this week off to be enjoying Tahoe fluffiness . . . so needless to say I'm a bit bummed . . .

It seems wrong to be praying for sunny skies in February . . .

**girlski0912** · 02-15-2005, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by Kellie

Thanks for the perspectives . . . I have been icing and taking vitamin I, as well as keeping it pretty immobilized with a brace (that makes people in Jackson buy you beer

). It feels better everyday, but if I straighten my leg and take a step, it tends to buckle . . . I'm hoping to see an ortho this week and get some better info and a good brace!

But it's puking rain in the bay area and I'm supposed to have this week off to be enjoying Tahoe fluffiness . . . so needless to say I'm a bit bummed . . .

It seems wrong to be praying for sunny skies in February . . .

Shit! Heal up quick Kellie!

I too partially tore my MCL, along with everything else and a hairline fracture on my tib plateau. I was on crutches for 4 weeks, but was able to ride the stationary bike and swim and it has healed just fine. Good luck!!!

**truth** · 02-15-2005, 11:45 PM

Originally Posted by Kellie

But it's puking rain in the bay area and I'm supposed to have this week off to be enjoying Tahoe fluffiness . . . so needless to say I'm a bit bummed . . .

Keep yer chin up and don't stop smiling.

**splat** · 02-16-2005, 09:20 AM

Prolo therapy NOW, Kellie. You'll be good as new in two weeks. Promise.
Plus, I'd like to see someone other than me rave about the results here for everyone else. Call me if you want the docs name in Reno who does it.
He just put Kreitler back on track and totally blew Kent's mind.

**altachic** · 02-16-2005, 09:44 PM

NOOOOOOOOOOOO!! I heard about this from Cornholio, wishing it wasn't anything bad.

Best of luck with the rehab...you'll be back and you'll be strong!!

**freshie247** · 02-16-2005, 10:57 PM

Hey Kellie,

I can totally relate;I just got off the IR after 5+ weeks. Today was my first ski day since I tore a calf muscle & sprained my Achilles.

Get Better Soon!

**runethechamp** · 02-17-2005, 11:29 AM

That sucks to get injured like that. Get well soon.

**gincognito** · 02-17-2005, 07:02 PM

Update? You hittin' the beaches of Mexico this weekend to recover?

SaAaH (and vibey),
d.

**Kellie** · 02-18-2005, 01:25 PM

Guess I'm "glad" I let the swelling down and saw an ortho . . . unfortunately it's my ACL that's gone - appears that the MCL is just peachy.

This royally sucks.

No beach this weekend, but I am going to go drink wine in Napa - maybe I will do so heavily.

**gincognito** · 02-18-2005, 01:37 PM

Noooo! That does royally sucks. So sorry to hear that. I guess the only positive is that you get to join a club of really cool people (and me). A wealth of knowledge on this board and no doubt you will come back stronger than ever.

Try to keep the smile going - hit the alcohol if need be

.

Sick and ashamed and happy (and http://www.geocities.com/thinksnow47/skiog5.htm if you're really bored),
d.

**Telenater** · 02-18-2005, 01:49 PM

Damn.... That really sucks.

Too many down.

So, have you made your decision on how to deal with surgery/recovery? Doing it now or waiting till summer?

Regardless, I can't imagine anyone likely to hit the rehab harder (except maybe TS).

**slim** · 02-18-2005, 04:56 PM

That is terrible news. So many of the Tahoe crew this year. Heal up and stay positive.

**Arty50** · 02-19-2005, 11:42 AM

Damnit! I'm blowing you a big hug right now.

**divegirl** · 02-19-2005, 10:04 PM

wow, Kellie, That really SUCKS!! I'm so sorry to hear this. You had some awesome turns in JH, though, before the news. Keep the head up and definitely hit the wineries this weekend. Hey, Lego and I will be hitting up Sonoma wineries, hobo-style (the drink and run method), so maybe we'll catch ya. Here's to a quick recovery.

**Mrs Roo** · 02-22-2005, 09:36 AM

Bloody hell, Kellie!! You did worry me a little when you said that your knee had given way a couple of times but this is highly crap news. Damn groomers. I'm sure I can't say anything to make you feel better at the moment but just make sure you get a good specialist and rehab, rehab, rehab!

Hugs coming your way from across the pond.

Mrs R xx

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