Overuse problems of the knee :

Post-op Tendonosis surgery - - Posted by nikbruno (nikbruno), 12 August 2004

Was diagnosed with patellar tendonosis about 8 months ago after being sympomatic for 2 years.  Tried everything that could be done conservatively, PT, rest, needling etc. nothing worked.  On August 2 I had surgery by Dr. Fulkerson and he said he removed about 1/3 of the tendon because it was very crummy looking.  He wanted me to get my leg moving as soon as possible and didnt even give me crutches after saying that I needed to get around on my own ASAP.  He also said 4 months till I can run or lift on the leg.  Friends of mine who have had it were in immobilizers for extensive periods of time and on crutches for a month.    So now 9 days out Im walking around, going up stairs good and have slightly more than 90 deg bend.  Theres slight swelling and some soreness around it.  But overall I feel good about it.  Anyone else have the surgery and get results from it or can anyone else offer me advice about the recovery?  Thanks
Posted by bussrott (bussrott), 10 September 2004

Four years ago I had the surgery after spending 2 years playing Football (Soccer in US) with a support on and being in pain for days after. I must say after about 9 months of intense physio and doing EXCATLY as I was told, I resumed playing as if I'd never had anything wrong.....So stick in there and be patient!

Just found out though that I have torn my ACL in the other Knee Doh!  Football is not good for you

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