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mmandre7
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PostPosted: Oct 01, 2009 10:13 am    Post subject: knee surgery - advice needed please Reply with quote

Hi everyone,

I just experienced an ACL tear. Surprinsingly not as painful as anticipated. however recovery and process seems significantly more exhaustive than planned.

I need help from anyone who can recommand an EXCELLENT surgeon for this. Does not matter where the doctor is. Apparently, i need to have my ACL replaced...

Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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PostPosted: Oct 02, 2009 5:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

James Andrews in Birmingham, AL is probably the best known orthopod with regard to knee, elbow and shoulder surgery. He has treated a lot of athletes, and did an ACL/MCL repair on a friend of mine many years ago. He was happy with Andrews and the outcome.
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PostPosted: Oct 02, 2009 12:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dr. Nick Riviera is very good as well.
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PostPosted: Dec 22, 2009 7:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have no idea where your located. But I've had 3 knee surgeries all done by the same doctor. His name is Doctor Dirk Dugan. I've had amazing results with him. He is located in Ithaca, New York. He's the only guy i go to when I messed up my knees.
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mmandre7
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PostPosted: Dec 23, 2009 1:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

THanks for all for your input.
I ended up flying to orlando, FL and had surgery with Dr. Michael James Ray. I was impressed with everything. Not much pain after surgery, everything went smooth. Now in week 4 of physiotherapy and that's going very slow...
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PostPosted: Feb 10, 2010 6:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Doctor Phuc Vo Lakeland Regional Medical Center, He has done two of mine and is considered on of the top sports surgeons, I HIGHLY recomend him.
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PostPosted: Feb 26, 2010 8:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

how'd you tear your ACL? that's probably one of my worst fears, summer is one of my favorite times of years, all summer long without riding would be dreadful =( (not to rub it in or anything)
but good luck
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PostPosted: Apr 29, 2010 9:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

your done for a year. might be back in 10 months. and should always wear a knee brace after your knee is fixed. Had mine done 2 years ago and they replaced it with 2 new ACLs in the same knee. I guess to make it twice as strong. Havnt had a problem yet. knock on wood. You could wakesurf or wakeskate after 6 to 8 months. But I would'nt strap in for at least a good year.
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PostPosted: Apr 29, 2010 9:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

SeanCarmichael wrote:
Doctor Phuc Vo Lakeland Regional Medical Center, He has done two of mine and is considered on of the top sports surgeons, I HIGHLY recomend him.


Reading that doctor's name made me laugh. Reminds me of the days of prank calls and pages over the intercom. I know, it's childish but I've had a rough week and I needed a good chuckle.

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PostPosted: Aug 12, 2010 5:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I got the go ahead for my knee to ride officially at 6 months Smile Apparently its outstanding. Although I always wear my brace and sometimes i can feel it still buckle.
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PostPosted: Aug 23, 2010 12:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Grats. Be careful. I've had 4 major knee injuries (2 acl (1 w/cartlidge), 1 mcl and 1 cartilidge). Now I wear braces on both knees and I've had no problems since.

Your #1 ally for prevention is quad strength. Do 1 legged squats every day. 20 or so on each leg. It will be tough at first but keep pushing. Once you can do that, do them with your eyes closed. Your quads will be super strong and your wakeboarding will improve.

Good luck, be careful. surgery sucks, as I'm sure you know.

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