Re: Rider knee surgury

["Joan Dowis" <jrd@foothill.net>]

Hi, Suzanne,

I had an ACL replacement and meniscus repair in January, 1991, when the ACL
required open knee surgery.  It was six months before I was cleared to ride,
and it took most of that time just getting my knee back to having normal
function, straightening, muscle retraining, etc.  I did Tevis the next
summer (1992).  Now, the surgery is arthroscopic, and recovery is much
faster.  My doctor was an athlete himself, and was very helpful in
encouraging me to return to activity.  If possible, go to a doctor who does
surgery on athletes - athletes definitely use the best available.  Good
luck.

Joan Dowis

----- Original Message -----
From: "gaendurance" <gaendurance@mindspring.com>
To: <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Friday, March 09, 2001 3:34 PM
Subject: RC: Rider knee surgury


> Dear ridecampers,
> Has anyone ever had knee surgery to reconstruct a ruptured ACL ligament
and torn meniscus cartilage?
> If so how long did it take you to recover and get back on a horse?
>
> Suzanne
> 14733
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