greyhound Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Has anyone been through a cartilidge injury? Ive just found out Im gonna need an op and was wondering if anyone knows about the op or recovery time etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagull Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 You would expect to be able to start training again within about 6 weeks of an "arthroscopy" operation which is the usual procedure to repair torn cartilage. Ive had 4 or 5 of these ops and the biggest problem is the NHS waiting list. I was lucky to have private medical insurance for 3 of the ops...done and dusted the same week!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Depends on the type of surgery. If the cartilidge is 'repaired' it is at least 3 months before even start running as takes a long time to heal. If torn part of cartilidge removed (Meniscectomy) then more likely couple of months till back fully training, depending on severity. Surgery is an arthroscopy (keyhole surgery) Type of surgery depends on your age - only 'repair' if young (Early 20s) as cartilidge doesnt heal very well. Also, depends on any other damage they may find on arthroscopy/scan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest keano Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 took me about 6 weeks after op Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hope all goes well Tony mate and you are back soon scoring goals and running like a spring chicken. Best of luck with the recovery and rehabilitation process Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 3 seasons ago my son who was 17 at the time had problems with a knee that would lock up, usually without warning and often not because of any contact - once in training and once in a warm-up. This was diagnosed as bucket handle tear of the cartilage - basically a hole in the middle of the cartilage rather than a tear with a loose piece hanging off the edge. This was repaired in November of season before last (Nov 2005) and he didn't play again except for five mins in last game of season (Apr 2006). But last season he played whole season without trouble so although he was pretty cross - to put it mildly - after the op to be told no football for six months he's now glad it was done. If you get it done follow the rehab instructions to the letter, don't be tempted to do much too soon, and you should be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Mike Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 really depends on the severity of the injury, there are such a varying degre of injuries that can occur to the cartilage. it really depends on what it looks like when they get the camera in there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Darren Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Na, thats it Tone, end of football for you! Tesco's on Saturdays, enjoy yourself fella!!! Is this all from that injury you picked up at Penryn couple of years ago in a Cup Final? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ronin Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 Also depends on which side of the knee they're operating on. The cartilage (meniscus) on the inside of the knee is most commonly injured but is attached to the ligaments there so there may be further damage. Priorities in rehab should be improving mobility & strength of the joint especialy quads & hams and only once this has been regained should training recommence (2-6 wks after surgery) Return to sport can take 4-6 months but don't let that put you off. Like Andy says follow their rehab instructions TO THE LETTER and you'll be back for good, rush the rehab and you'll be changing your name to Tampax (in for one week - out for 3!) I guess I've just answered a question that was bugging you too Kappa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano11 Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 It all Depends on the type of surgery needed . If the cartilidge is 'repaired' it is at least 3 months before even start running as takes a long time to heal. If torn part of cartilidge removed (Meniscectomy) then more likely couple of months till back fully training, depending on severity. Surgery is an arthroscopy (keyhole surgery) Type of surgery depends on your age - only 'repair' if young (Early 20s) as cartilidge doesnt heal very well. Also, depends on any other damage they may find on arthroscopy/scan. Coming back to early could have consequences !!! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest plonker Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 as i said on here before it took up to 12 weeks for my cartilidge to heal only back refereeing last week but i am wearing a support to help it . had no surgery on it after about 8 weeks started swimming that helps a lot to make my knee stronger . the thing with my knee was that i done was my cartilidge, ligaments .thigh musculs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TruroLad Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 i had an athroscopy down at st michaels hospital, the procedure usually take 30-50 mins, you are on crutches for a few days, then the bandage comes off and you have a film tht looks like cling film on your knee, this usually starts to peel off, after it has all heeled its a good idea to rest for two weeks then do some very light jogging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhound Posted July 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 St Darren, dont think its to do with the cup final, knees have been clicking for years now, wear and tare. Tescos saturday??? I am able to run without pain (in a straight line that is) got a private appointment on Aug 29 but havent got insurance so it has to be the NHS waiting list, knew I should of had insurance! shame insurance doesnt cover pre excisting injuries! Gutted I was really looking forward to having a good season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ah reckon so Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 unlucky dodger i know it will kill you to have to watch every week, but its either that or shopping for baby clothes. (trust me that is no fun at all) Dont rush back to early though because it could set you back months (although knowing you, you will be at training the day after the op) knees up mother brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhound Posted August 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 cheers 'ah recon so' not happy at all! had exray yesterday so get the results next week, hopefully its not to badly damaged! up the Mawgan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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