OK then, some of you may know that I injured myself acting like a teenager about 2 weeks ago...I have seen the Ortho gods and the following is the result of my MRI:
1. Anterio / lateral tear of the medial miniscus with complete disruption.
2. Torn ACL
3. Crushed and blunted medial articular cartilige.
So, the following questions:
1. What is the "classic" mechanism of injury to rupture an ACL?
2. What type of presentation and physical exam test are you likely to see?
3. In a non-hospital environment, how would you initially address it?
4. Now to the hospital, what are the BASICS of the surgical options for repair and which do you feel is better with a why.
We can follow my surgery and progress as it goes forward as a learning thread. My wonderful bride bought me a home wireless network set-up for my laptop so I can yak with you clowns from my recliner.
Suffice it to say I am finally walking and wearing a cyborg looking thing on my knee until I go back to the Ortho workshop for a nap and some cold steel.
I am incredibly fortunate in that an Ortho guy from Coronado is visiting Tripler and as soon as he heard there was an Operator with an ACL he took the case right away as he does all the SEALs and feels a connection. Good for his ego, damn good for my knee
The Eagle