THANK YOU Superhawk forum.
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SuperBike
Joined: Oct 2008
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THANK YOU Superhawk forum.
Thank you to everyone who donated to getting my knee fixed.
Turns out my Patella was shattered. I just had re constructive surgery.
Surgery was 5 hours long and I was in the hospital for 3 days. They used fiber wire to stitch the 2 main pieces of the patella back together, and removed the other little pieces. They also stitched in a cadivar ligament for extra insurance.
Im laid up for 6 weeks, cant move the leg. Then the slow recovery starts and I have to stretch the tendons that were absorbed by the muscles. 8 full cm of stretching. That means its gonna take a long time.
here is a before and after pic.
So thanks again to everyone. With your help I am now on the road to recovery.
Turns out my Patella was shattered. I just had re constructive surgery.
Surgery was 5 hours long and I was in the hospital for 3 days. They used fiber wire to stitch the 2 main pieces of the patella back together, and removed the other little pieces. They also stitched in a cadivar ligament for extra insurance.
Im laid up for 6 weeks, cant move the leg. Then the slow recovery starts and I have to stretch the tendons that were absorbed by the muscles. 8 full cm of stretching. That means its gonna take a long time.
here is a before and after pic.
So thanks again to everyone. With your help I am now on the road to recovery.
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SuperBike
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,548
From: MN
that is a f#$k'd up knee cap. wow. that is modded more than even your bike was!
good luck. Seriously, do everything they say to rehab it right now matter how hard that is at your age to restrain yourself. you've got a long life ahead with a lot of movement - take the time now to let it heal as best can. Rehab postop is key to improving your odds at full recovery
good luck. Seriously, do everything they say to rehab it right now matter how hard that is at your age to restrain yourself. you've got a long life ahead with a lot of movement - take the time now to let it heal as best can. Rehab postop is key to improving your odds at full recovery
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SuperBike
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,689
From: South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
That's what I was going to say. Don't skimp on the physical therapy. Dedicate to it and work harder than enyone else. The fact that it was not a soft tissue injury is good. Work it out and you'll be good as now.
Good luck!
Good luck!
geezer
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SuperSport
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 556
From: Honolulu
Glad you finally got the knee fixed, hope you make a full recovery and get back to doing what you do...
P.S. The fork brace is beautiful, gonna turn it over to the guy who bought my Hawk this coming Saturday...
P.S. The fork brace is beautiful, gonna turn it over to the guy who bought my Hawk this coming Saturday...
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World Champion
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 105,287
From: Fulton, MO
Trucker,
Good luck in your recovery, son. I'll double what Cliby said. Let the ****** heal, then bust your *** in therapy. Those folks know what they're doing. Listen to them.
In the meantime, let us know when you get back in the shop.
Good luck in your recovery, son. I'll double what Cliby said. Let the ****** heal, then bust your *** in therapy. Those folks know what they're doing. Listen to them.
In the meantime, let us know when you get back in the shop.
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,934
From: altoona, pa
don't let any of those horny nurses roll over on that leg..................................yet. Maybe you ought to install a couple of your fork braces on there just in case one does.
take things slow Truck and heal it up right, and as they say, "break a leg". We'll be waitin fer ya to get back in action/
take things slow Truck and heal it up right, and as they say, "break a leg".
We'll be waitin fer ya to get back in action/
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Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 105
From: Hudson Valley, New York
Here's to a quick recovery! Work hard at the rehab, it seems like you get out of it what you put into it - was that way with my back surgery anyway. I'm looking forward to seeing you get back in shape - gotta do my CCTs this winter...
Seriously, good to see things are moving forward, keep us updated. Cheers!
Seriously, good to see things are moving forward, keep us updated. Cheers!
Last edited by Dave in NY; Nov 5, 2009 at 04:40 AM. Reason: i cant spel sew goode...
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Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 65
From: Edmonton
Yikes! Hope you get better fast Truck. Here's a bit of advice FWIW: It pays to not be shy and ask for the best looking physiotherapist available so as to help keep you.... 'motivated'
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-Darc
PS. Don't make the same mistake I did. Remember to specify gender.
. -Darc
PS. Don't make the same mistake I did. Remember to specify gender.
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