Joined: 30 Jun 2004 Posts: 3 Location: Augusta, Georgia
Have the Surgery Now Or Later... Posted: 07-06-04 18:18pm
I have 2 questions that are very important
to me: here is my situation. I have just
been told that my mri revealed that I
ruptured the tendon in my left knee.
This is the tendon that holds the knee cap
in place. I have no severe pain or
discomfort and very little swelling in the
knee area.
1. What is the usual recovery time for
this type of surgery? I am scheduled to
start the police academy on 12 july 2004
but it is obviuos that won't happen. Is
possible to attend the next class which
starts 10 weeks later? I am a very
athletic and muscular person. I have
been physically active in health
activities all my life.
2. Is it possible for me to attend the
academy if I wear a brace to help stablize
the knee as I have 75% range of motion and
very little pain or discomfort. The
physical demands in the course are not
that brutal or demanding.
I know this may seem to be a bit out of
the ordinary but I just want to know. It
never hurt anyone to ask a question. I
appreciate any help or information you can
give me regarding my situation.
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