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| 878.1 | knee problems | BOGUSS::COOPER | MAD HACKER | Thu Mar 01 1990 14:10 | 12 |
| Rick, I have problems in my right knee most of the
time so I can offer some tips. Make sure you keep the
knee flexed during the backswing to prevent slamming
the knee stiff and agravating the situation. Also, when
I tore my ligament, it was about 3-4 weeks before the
swelling went down enough to even think about putting a
lot of stress on the joint. I don't know how fast you
heal, but be careful and don't screw the knee up in an
effort to hurry back out and test it. Is it something
that will heal without surgery ? hope so !!!!
Mad Hacker
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| 878.2 | Don't mess with knee injuries!!! | SA1794::WELLSPEAK | The scream of the Butterfly... | Fri Mar 02 1990 07:32 | 14 |
| I don't know about how this type of injury will affect your
golf game, and how soon you can try playing, but, it is the same
injury, (posterior crucial ligament) that Danny Manning, NBA ball
player had, and it took him over a year, after surgery to completely
heal. Also, recently, another NBA star, Ron Harper, suffered the
exact same injury. His recovery period has been estimated at 9
to 12 months.
Now, I know golf isn't as demanding as basketball on your knees
or legs, but golf does require the use of your legs in the swing.
I wouldn't try and rush things for one golf vacation trip, as it
may seriously risk further damage to the knee, and set back your
recovery, a great deal.
Beak
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| 878.3 | Get to a sports medicine clinic fast! | TEAOFF::TUFTS | | Fri Mar 02 1990 12:06 | 23 |
| A posterior cruciate ligament tear can be very serious, depending on
the degree of tear (usually broken bones heal faster than ligaments).
Definitely see an orthopedic doctor, a knee specialist is even better.
A slight tear can become completely torn if the knee is stressed
repeatedly, and would require surgery and probably 9-12 months to heal
plus time for rehab. Get yourself a good knee doctor---preferably one
who understands sports medicine, and a doctor who understands the
action of the knees in golf. It isn't only the swing of the club you
need to be concerned about---walking on uneven terrain, sidehills,
downhill lies, etc. If from the Boston area, St. Elizabeth's Hospital
has an excellent sports medicine clinic. I understand Dr. English is
excellent. I think there is a Dr. Pitel either there or at MGH who
specializes in knees as well.
I taught anatomy and exercise physiology for several years, and I
think it is for your long term benefit, not to take this injury
lightly. Go to a sports medicine clinic to get the real story. Many
doctors who don't engage in sports do not understand the stresses and
strains of a particular game, and may be too aggressive or too cautious
with your rehab.
Good luck---Florida seems doubtful, but not impossible.
Sharon
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| 878.4 | All I know... | GRANPA::RFAGLEY | | Sat Mar 03 1990 19:54 | 30 |
| I was fortunate enough that an othopedic surgeon was available to look
at me when they brought me in to Nashua Memorial Hospital. Dr. Joseph
was the man's name. I was VERY impressed with him. I did this on the
17th of Feb. I also was examined Feb 28th by another doctor in his
office who agreed with the diagnosis. Monday I'm going to see Dr.
Yoder here in State College Pa. This is the guy who redid Blair
Thomas' knee (Penn State running back). I'll have his input then.
The info I've got thus far follows...
The posterior cruciate is the LEAST valuable of the four ligaments in
the knee.
Many Offensive linemen play their entire careers without this ligament.
Mark Bavaro played four years without this ligament and did not use a
brace. He just this year underwent surgery.
This ligament is seldom operated on because seldom can any improvement
be gained.
Only a few surgeons in the country will even attempt to repair this
injury with surgery.
No doctor yet will estimate my recovery time (which I find
frustrating).
I have 3 weeks until I go to Florida, so cross your fingers for me!
Rick
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| 878.5 | worse shape than I thought | GRANPA::RFAGLEY | | Thu Mar 15 1990 08:41 | 12 |
| The MRI scan results are in...
Torn Posterior Cruciate and torn medial meniscus cartilage.
I'm walking a little and will be seeing the doc tomorrow. Florida is
one week away. I'm going to try to play golf today and see how it
goes. I seem O.K. laterally and if I swing easy there isn't much pain.
(My interest in skiing may have died forever. I've been skiing all my
life, but golf is number one.)
Rick
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| 878.6 | Be carefull | DSTEG::SOUZA | Just say "NO" to Decaf | Thu Mar 15 1990 09:47 | 21 |
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I know that you have probably looking forward to this trip all winter,
But is it really worth it to put the whole season in jeopardy to play
golf on the trip. Two years ago, I sprained my left ankle in the
middle of the golf season. Naturally I ignored it and continued to
play. Due to the sprain, I couldn't play well and the ankle didn't
heal correctly until I stopped playing at the end of the season.
The point I trying to make is that I probably could've taken a couple
of weeks off and let the ankle heal, and then enjoyed the rest of the
season. If you don't want to put the whole season in jeopardy, make
sure your Doctor agrees that playing golf on your knee now will not
hinder its healing.
Steve
P.S. I am also currently suffering from an injury that is keeping
me off the golf course, but I am not going to play until it
heals correctly.
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| 878.7 | pressing onward... | GRANPA::RFAGLEY | | Thu Mar 15 1990 20:13 | 8 |
| I played 18 today... opening day at our course. I was unable to drive
the ball off the tee very well... but I can still hit my irons...
Shot 90 which isn't very good for me, but I survived. Tomorrow I see
my doctor and I'll get some words of wisdom from him. Thanks to all
for your sympathy, and your words of caution are well taken.
Rick
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