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Knees and skiing

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270on420out
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My knees are pretty shredded already, but yesterday I really messed my left knee up. I feel the pain in my LCL. I can walk and I have full motion, i just want to see how long my recovery will be. If my pain continues, I will see an ortho.

Crash for proof

http://instagram.com/p/wC3LfPBvux/?modal=true
Dec 1 2014 8:00PM
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BChaps1209
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That twist didn't look good. I have some recurring knee pain and skiing on it sucks. Can't do most the shit I normally do.
Dec 1 2014 8:06PM
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reBlocke
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There's absolutely no way you hurt your LCL in that crash - that's not the right mechanism. ACL/ Meniscus /MCL I'd believe. If I were you, I'd wait 1 week (mainly b/c you can walk, which is a decent sign that you just sprained a ligament) and if your knee doesn't feel stable despite swelling going down, go to the doc. If you tore 'em, treatment and recovery would be Surgery+6months / Surgery+6weeks / No Surgery+3months respectively.
Dec 1 2014 9:35PM
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losh
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just hit you up with a follow if it makes your day any better lol
Dec 1 2014 10:06PM
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270on420out
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reBlockeThere's absolutely no way you hurt your LCL in that crash - that's not the right mechanism. ACL/ Meniscus /MCL I'd believe. If I were you, I'd wait 1 week (mainly b/c you can walk, which is a decent sign that you just sprained a ligament) and if your knee doesn't feel stable despite swelling going down, go to the doc. If you tore 'em, treatment and recovery would be Surgery+6months / Surgery+6weeks / No Surgery+3months respectively.


The filmer stopped filming on the crash, but after it gets cut off, I twisted my knee in a certain way.
Dec 2 2014 7:47AM
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DodoLurker
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While I don't have any experience with knee injuries related to skiing, as a runner I have had my fair share.

The problem with knee injuries is that (depending on the location) tendons in the knee do not get much blood flow. This can mean they take a rather long time to heal. I have had knee injuries clear up in as little as two weeks but the majority have taken 2-6 months (both IT bands, patellar tendon). These injuries have never prevented me from walking and I could still usually run a mile or so without pain.

Obligatory disclaimer: I am not a physical therapist. ymmv
The most important thing initially is rest. Ice (and *maybe* NSAIDs) can be used to reduce swelling if its there. In the following weeks I would highly recommend strengthening and stretching (think resistance bands). Foam rollers or those rolling stick thingies (forget the name) can be used to break up scar tissue.

I'm not very familiar with the LCL so not all of these may be applicable. Again, if it persists I would highly recommend seeing a physical therapist who can properly diagnose your injury (as well as prescribe a therapy regimen).
Dec 3 2014 10:42PM
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