Torn ACL...

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hehe, is horse back riding considered a sport?  Then I digress to how I got my handle. (Most know that story)

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Originally posted by midnight Target
So, anyone got some good sports injury stories? I think I shared mine a while back in here but there must be more.

C'mon! Lets cheer up Oct with our horror stories.

How about a cricket story for all you yanks?

While in school in the UK I was playing in the "silly mid-on" position in an inter school cricket match when our bowler, who was exteremly quick, bowled a bumper.  The batsman tried to hook the ball but it came off the top of his bat and struck him, with a sickening crunch,  in the bridge of his nose.  (This in the days when helmets were for the meek only...we were never allowed to use them.)

The batsman hit the ground like a ragdoll.  I thought he was dead...but a few seconds later he was helped to his feet.  I couldn't see too much as he was covering his face with his hands...and his gloves were on too...but suddenly I noticed a thin stream of blood actually squirting out between his fingers.  Then it stopped.  Then it squirted again.  He must have his a small artery or something because it was pumping out as if in time with his heart-beat.

Ever since then I was really timid when I was at the wicket.  I prefered to face spin bowlers.

Sorry, never played American Football.

[Octavius]

UPDATE:

Saw the orthopedic today.  He worked with the Philadelphia Eagles, so he knows his stuff.  AND he was the same doc that worked with my sister and brother (twice for the bro; elbow tendons and his ACL/MCL/meniscus).  Now its my turn... heh fun

He determined right away after shifting it and pivoting it a little that it was indeed the ACL.   He said I'm in relatively "good" condition given the situation (very small amount of swelling and the good range of motion).  Surgery tentatively 2-3 weeks pending the outcome of the MRI.  

One of my coaches mentioned he had a custom fitted brace that restricted lateral movement altogether.  He played for a month to finish his season... a little slower, but finished it nonetheless.  He was in the same position I am, and ended up tearing it really bad a few years later.  The athletic trainer said otherwise... a brace should only be considered if the tear is not bad.  I know there is a big risk involved -- and this might not even be an option -- but I'll wait to see what the orthopedic has to say.  

For now, I'll be starting some strengthening excersizes to speed up recovery afterwards.  Man... ya really don't know what you've got going for you til its gone.  Either way, as a captain, I'll be doing as much as I can to contribute to the team.

oct out