Hi
05/09/2009 went off motorcycle landing on left foot, leg straight, knee "gave out". Hospital x-rays showed nothing.
05/13/2009 diagnosed lower leg blood clot approx dia of quarter, length of calf 2cm below knee to ankle. On warfarin, blood work weekly. Did physio, ultrasound, manual massage & lymphatic drainage.
06/25/2009 MRI done. Results-disconnected ACL, torn MCL, tear to LCL, damaged lateral meniscus, subluxated patella, significant tibular bruising. Rehab Jun-Aug, stopped as physio on vaca. On crutches 10 wks & cane since. Meds - Tramacet (37.5mg tramadol & 325mg Tylenol) + 500mg of Tylenol morning & bed but this week greater than normal pain now taking every 4 hours. Use ice pack, try to keep leg elevated at work, but today hurt so bad couldn't bear weight part of day. Since injury almost 6 mo. ago, wondering if pain due to bone bruise. What do you think?
Surgery needed, knee "loose" just standing, 1st ortho stated knee is "wonky". In Canada, things move a little slowly, awaiting consult w/ 2nd dr. who does ACL repair.
Any info appreciated.
Hannah