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Re: 9 Months Post Meniscus Trans

Posted By: RDonovan
Date: Saturday, 23 August 2008, at 10:10 a.m.

In Response To: 9 Months Post Meniscus Trans (aggiecatcher2)

> It's my 9 month anniversary (actually it was Tuesday), and
> I wanted to put up a thanks to this awesome group of
> people. I'm walking the golf course without pain, hiking,
> playing light sports, and running around with my kids all
> without pain. I haven't done that in 5 years. My rehab has
> led me to even join a cycling team.

> Say what you will about this procedure, but I've had the
> best summer I've had in a long time. My fingers are crossed
> for the next 10 years, but he biggest benefit to me has
> been the stablizing effect of having a meniscus (I had 20%
> remaining after 3 meniscectomies, and that was torn in
> half). I had a slight ACL tear, but it was minor and not
> effecting my stability much, so no recon.

> Lastly, a lot of the numbness I felt below the knee has
> returned.

> Thanks for all your great help during the rehab proce

Pardon my ignorance, but what did you have done? Can I assume that trans is short for transplant? If so, please tell me more.

Messages In This Thread

  • 9 Months Post Meniscus Trans (views: 97) -- aggiecatcher2 -- Friday, 22 August 2008, at 1:30 p.m.
    • Re: 9 Months Post Meniscus Trans (views: 72) -- RDonovan -- Saturday, 23 August 2008, at 10:10 a.m.
      • Update -- thanks (views: 77) -- aggiecatcher2 -- Monday, 25 August 2008, at 10:41 a.m.

 

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