I've had a couple questions about my knee, so here's the low-down. On July 12th during a 6 mile run I had a recurrent meniscus tear (cartilege) in my right knee. This all stems from an original tear in 1996 that happened playing soccer. I had surgery in 96 and again in 2000 for recurring issues. As a result I am missing about 80% of the cartilege that is supposed to cushion your joint. I get aches from exercise but generally no pain, except during recurrent tears. I've been really happy that I've had 8 years of use and various activities (including my triathlon last year) without any significant issues. I get a little soreness and swelling after running (due to the impact and lack of cushioning) but that's usually it. And then I was injured doing nothing more than exercising. I've been unable to do any impact activities since. I had an MRI after the pain wouldn't go away and the results (and subsequent symptoms) point to a recurrent tear.
So instead of another surgery which may or may not help, I've been in physical therapy for about a month and I do more biking or swimming. I go back to my ortho in early September to reassess. It's been very frustrating. I can't believe I have so many issues - I don't feel that old!
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Last week
It's been quite the busy week. I'll try and update a little and hopefully I'll be back in the swing of things here soon.
First, last week my grandfather fell and hit his head. Care-flight took him to a trauma center in Utah where he remained mostly in a moderate coma and had about a 20% chance for survival. The doctor called it a 'devastating brain injury' and we all hoped for the best and prepared for the worst. A few of his kids (inlcuding my Dad) flew out to be with him and my Grandmother. After a lot of ups and downs and tests and praying he woke up on the third day. Though he is a little fuzzy on some memory details, he has since been moved from the ICU to acute care and will soon be transferred back to St. George to work on recovery. While the extent of his injury remains to be seen, we are all grateful for his recovery and survival.
Mom also came over to be my slave driver, I mean, 'help' me work on my home office/craft room. It was quite the mess. We sorted and got rid of old paperwork, added shelves, organized, and even hung curtains. Now I want to leave the door open instead of closing it off to hide the mess! (Except last time I left that door open I found that my kids had helpfully decorated paper, doors, my desk, and even my windowsills with pink highlighter.) It looks great!
I've also been losing sleep because of the Olympics! Can't. stop. watching...must stay awake...for finals. I'm loving every minute of it. Although they didn't show the triathlons in prime time, I did catch them recorded on TV earlier. My DH is obsessed with gymnastics and swimming and was complaining about the scoring of course. He said 'I can't help if I'm patriotic and want the US to win.' I couldn't contain my laughter on that one.
Rehab has been going well. My knee and leg feel consistently stronger. I still pop it out of place if I lean the wrong way on it (usually if I try a hurdler stretch on the floor bending the lower leg to the inside). So I just don't do that...ever. I like the new exercises I'm learning there and I think it will provide me some long term relief.
Well that's what's going on in my neck of the woods. How about you?
First, last week my grandfather fell and hit his head. Care-flight took him to a trauma center in Utah where he remained mostly in a moderate coma and had about a 20% chance for survival. The doctor called it a 'devastating brain injury' and we all hoped for the best and prepared for the worst. A few of his kids (inlcuding my Dad) flew out to be with him and my Grandmother. After a lot of ups and downs and tests and praying he woke up on the third day. Though he is a little fuzzy on some memory details, he has since been moved from the ICU to acute care and will soon be transferred back to St. George to work on recovery. While the extent of his injury remains to be seen, we are all grateful for his recovery and survival.
Mom also came over to be my slave driver, I mean, 'help' me work on my home office/craft room. It was quite the mess. We sorted and got rid of old paperwork, added shelves, organized, and even hung curtains. Now I want to leave the door open instead of closing it off to hide the mess! (Except last time I left that door open I found that my kids had helpfully decorated paper, doors, my desk, and even my windowsills with pink highlighter.) It looks great!
I've also been losing sleep because of the Olympics! Can't. stop. watching...must stay awake...for finals. I'm loving every minute of it. Although they didn't show the triathlons in prime time, I did catch them recorded on TV earlier. My DH is obsessed with gymnastics and swimming and was complaining about the scoring of course. He said 'I can't help if I'm patriotic and want the US to win.' I couldn't contain my laughter on that one.
Rehab has been going well. My knee and leg feel consistently stronger. I still pop it out of place if I lean the wrong way on it (usually if I try a hurdler stretch on the floor bending the lower leg to the inside). So I just don't do that...ever. I like the new exercises I'm learning there and I think it will provide me some long term relief.
Well that's what's going on in my neck of the woods. How about you?
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