Bad News

[jenscats5]

Had an accident on the slopes yesterday - fell, ski did not release so I twisted my right knee and did a Grade 3 (complete tear) of my right ACL.....need to get a MRI to confirm, but it doesn't look good....

Ski season is over.......competition season is over before it began.....

Not a happy camper right now....

 

[scorpiogirl]

Oh, Jens! I'm so sorry! Wishing you a FAST recovery!

 

[buffalogal]

I'm soooo sorry to hear that hun! Hope your recovery goes fast...

 

[mermaid]

Oh, I am so sorry, Jens. I really hope it is not as bad as you expect.

Keep us posted.

 

[Roonytunes]

So sorry, Jens! Wishing you a speedy recovery...make getting your ACL fixed your priority right now and don't stress about everything else

 

[caligirl]

Had an accident on the slopes yesterday - fell, ski did not release so I twisted my right knee and did a Grade 3 (complete tear) of my right ACL.....need to get a MRI to confirm, but it doesn't look good....

Ski season is over.......competition season is over before it began.....

Not a happy camper right now....

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! so sorry to hear that!!!
All is not lost!! You will bounce back quick from an ACL if you fix it quick.
An MD can do a simple 2 second static test on his table to see if it's torn, or even partially torn. Get in there quick!! takes a few hours to fix and about 3 weeks on crutches... or less... you'll be in PT 3 days per week... tell them, (MD AND PT) you are an athlete, they will get you going faster. There are many things you can do to stay in shape.... you could still compete!!!!

 

[Sassy69]

Oh hell. So sorry hun. That damn ACL. Ugh. I've only ever had problems w/ repeated sprains in HS basketball. But man, the ol' ACL.

Get better fast!

Hey Ulter! You got anything in that little sack of goodies that does 2 week healings of ACLs? Otherwise its all on us tossing anti-torn-ACL-karma up Vermont way!

 

[nycgirl]

Oh Jen. I'm so sorry to hear that. You will heal up and be better than ever.

I'm still coming up there, show or no show.

 

[ColombianbabeNYC]

Damn....girl I am really sorry to hear that....keep your head up; health is always first... I know it seems bad, but its a good thing that it wasn't worse...take care of yourself

 

[jenscats5]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! so sorry to hear that!!!
All is not lost!! You will bounce back quick from an ACL if you fix it quick.
An MD can do a simple 2 second static test on his table to see if it's torn, or even partially torn. Get in there quick!! takes a few hours to fix and about 3 weeks on crutches... or less... you'll be in PT 3 days per week... tell them, (MD AND PT) you are an athlete, they will get you going faster. There are many things you can do to stay in shape.... you could still compete!!!!

Went to the clinic up here....exam shows grade 3 torn acl....sux...

will get the MRI at home....then will see about options...

6 month recovery time from surgery....

 

[indyswife]

Hey Jen, sorry to hear about your accident. I hope feel better soon!!

 

[bluehen]

Had an accident on the slopes yesterday - fell, ski did not release so I twisted my right knee and did a Grade 3 (complete tear) of my right ACL.....need to get a MRI to confirm, but it doesn't look good....

Ski season is over.......competition season is over before it began.....

Not a happy camper right now....

Sorry to hear about this. It's a real depressing thing as an athlete to be put out of commision like that. Try to keep your head up and use the same fire that you used for the competitions for rehabing. I hope you can find a great doc to patch you back up.

 

[victoria978]

Went to the clinic up here....exam shows grade 3 torn acl....sux...

will get the MRI at home....then will see about options...

6 month recovery time from surgery....

hope you feel better soon!

 

[nelmsjer]

Oh my gosh, Jens...I'm so sorry. I've had the same injury and helped rehab 3 other athletes in college. Work hard on it, and you can come back stronger. Be strong...

 

[CAKES]

Wow, thats not good news....hope do well.

 

[wlmcrae]

Ooh Jens, I'm so sorry! Wishing good docs and good recovery - even though it does take time!

 

[*Bunny*]

It's 3 am and I can't think of anything to say.
Sorry honey

 

[Miss24k]

Oh wow, I'm so sorry to hear about your injury Jens, hoping recovery is quick.

I don't know what to say.

 

[Gymgurl]

Oh jen that stinks...only postive thing is that tears can heal faster then pulls and strains.....oh girl hang in there!

 

[Cutiebaby]

oh sorry to hear this jen..i hope you get well soon and back on track hun...good luck to you

 

[treilin]

Had an accident on the slopes yesterday - fell, ski did not release so I twisted my right knee and did a Grade 3 (complete tear) of my right ACL.....need to get a MRI to confirm, but it doesn't look good....

Ski season is over.......competition season is over before it began.....

Not a happy camper right now....

That sooooo sucks! I'm sorry to hear this and read this! Keep your chin up and do what you can do. Basically you have an obstacle where you have to think hard of what you can still do despite the obvious of what you can't do.

 

[jenscats5]

Oh jen that stinks...only postive thing is that tears can heal faster then pulls and strains.....oh girl hang in there!

Well with a complete tear - there is NO healing.....I would need to remove some "stuff" from other parts of my leg to make a new ACL or get one from a cadaver.... ewwww!

Although I"m being told I don't really need an ACL to do certain things....know some skiier who don't have one in either leg...

Today - I was able to walk up the steps with the aid of the crutch....but I was scooting on my butt....and I can stand with some pressure on that leg....Now this doesn't mean it's not still torn - but I need to get a MRI....

 

[nycgirl]

Is your hubby with you?

 

[jenscats5]

Is your hubby with you?

Nope.... and right now can't drive....but maybe in a couple of days...

 

[scorpiogirl]

Well, that definitely sounds like an improvement!!!! Think positive here! Hopefully, it's minor and just causing some discomfort. Good vibes your way, girl!!!

 

[musclemom]

Had an accident on the slopes yesterday - fell, ski did not release so I twisted my right knee and did a Grade 3 (complete tear) of my right ACL.....need to get a MRI to confirm, but it doesn't look good....

Ski season is over.......competition season is over before it began.....

Not a happy camper right now....

Oh jens I am so, so sorry for you

My ex husband had the exact same thing happen to him the very first -- and ONLY -- time he went skiing ...

 

[jenscats5]

Well I do have to say that with an injury - having weight trained so extensively has come in handy!! Thank God for upper body strength!!

And walking around on crutches is tiring & whew! what a workout.....

Been doing my exercises given by the Dr. with no pain today.....

 

[Gymgurl]

Well with a complete tear - there is NO healing.....I would need to remove some "stuff" from other parts of my leg to make a new ACL or get one from a cadaver.... ewwww!

Although I"m being told I don't really need an ACL to do certain things....know some skiier who don't have one in either leg...

Today - I was able to walk up the steps with the aid of the crutch....but I was scooting on my butt....and I can stand with some pressure on that leg....Now this doesn't mean it's not still torn - but I need to get a MRI....

Will they operate to repair it?

 

[treilin]

Well I do have to say that with an injury - having weight trained so extensively has come in handy!! Thank God for upper body strength!!

And walking around on crutches is tiring & whew! what a workout.....

Been doing my exercises given by the Dr. with no pain today.....

Talk to your doc about getting massage work done around the knee.... Crutches are one of the worst things for your body. I know you can't help but to use them.... but you are going to be using other synergistic muscles now as prime movers and you are going to have more pain in other areas of the body. Plus massage helps the healing process... not that it can help heal a complete tear but help the other muscles having to pick up the slack now from the stress they are under.

 

[jenscats5]

Talk to your doc about getting massage work done around the knee.... Crutches are one of the worst things for your body. I know you can't help but to use them.... but you are going to be using other synergistic muscles now as prime movers and you are going to have more pain in other areas of the body. Plus massage helps the healing process... not that it can help heal a complete tear but help the other muscles having to pick up the slack now from the stress they are under.

Well I have to use crutches right now as I can't support my full weight on that leg.....but I am using 1 now opposed to 2....

GG - I may have to have surgery.....will see once I get the MRI done.....

 

[SlimJim52]

sorry to hear all this. And understand you were doing real well on skis.

dam, I had mine pop about 7 years ago. Was lucky as it didn't hurt so much, but did cause other damage. Go easy and keep supported so you don't damage more.

4 choices for the knee. No surgery and make a strong leg, IF nothing else is wrong and the ACL does not interfere with other parts

Get the ACL removed/replaced with:

pattella ligament, front of the knee cap. will be sore forever if you kneel at all. The say this is the strongest.
ham string from back of injured leg. changes shape of leg and tone for about a year. But it is your body part and strong.
Cadaver, someone elses muscle or tendon in your knee. fewer scars, but weakest from what the dr said.

Good news is they no longer use those big ole screws on you. Mine was so big it stuck out of my skinny shin and was sore. After 2 years I had it taken out. New plastic bio screws grow into the bone and are solid enough to hold it during the recovery time.

Best of luck and hope you are skiing agian next year.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Aw, I am so sorry.

It sucks about competing, but I am actually more sorry you are missing out on skiing this year - I know how excited you were about it.

Hoping you have a speedy and easy recovery .....

 

[caligirl]

Well with a complete tear - there is NO healing.....I would need to remove some "stuff" from other parts of my leg to make a new ACL or get one from a cadaver.... ewwww!

Although I"m being told I don't really need an ACL to do certain things....know some skiier who don't have one in either leg...



Complete tears do not heal. I have had two ACL's blow out on the same leg , the first time I did not fix it right away, I waited two years and used a brace when I played, big mistake for me. When you don't get fixed, especially if your an active person, you take a huge risk in tearing ANOTHER ligament, like LCL, or the MCL, or even the PCL due to the ACL not being there for support. You could just simply step off a curb wrong and there it goes. I ended up with an overuse injury to my right knee from over-compensation. I did first fix mine with a Gortex ligament, which didn't hold up long... I tore it again. Second time I used the Semitendionisis, works great today.. during the second tear I also tore my Trochlea cart. that injury was far worse than the ACL, it took two years ( 1 full year on crutches, no toe touching) and 4 surgeries to fix and heal... that one cartalige injury, god it sucked...
A cadaver ligament is really the way to go these days, no added injury from tendion harvestation... adds on about a month of healing time. I know several girls that did the cadaver. The rehab is 6 months, you will feel like you could resume your normal in about 3 or 4 months... I resumed professional level of play in 5 with a brace and the MD's and PT's okay. Thats why I mentioned you could still compete! I lifted and did Pilates all thru my injuries, I just had to modify some things. You can do it!!!!!!!
Your knees are crucial to everything you do and yet the weakest part of your body, go figure.

 

[jenscats5]

Thanks SJ for the options.....may not need to get anything done, but will see....

DG - yeah I'm broken-hearted over the loss of my ski season.....

 

[Afgrl]

Sending well wishes your way, Jens. Hope you have a quick recovery from it all.

 

[iceprincess]

I am sooooo sorry to hear about your Knee!! Keep your chin up girl and know that I am sending happy thoughts your way.

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of ski season, I completely understand how devastating that can be. You are a very strong woman so you will pull through this with flying colors.

 

[RADAR]

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RADAR