hill_393 Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Hi guy's;For those of you who can remember, 4 months ago nearly to the day, I had my knee injury. Quick sum up was a bad landing off a 2 foot ank caused me to dislocate my left knee, and then fall on it, causing the shin bone to be forced upwards in front of my femur. Result was I severed EVERY ligament holding my knee together, making the only think holding my leg together was skin!!! Had to undergo a major op to have my PCL and ACL Ligaments replaced with Synthetic ones. Found out I was immune to Morphine as well!!! Oh the fun! Cutting a long story shory, i was in hospital for 2 weeks, in a solid leg cast for 1 week, and then a hinged one for a further 5 weeks. I was walking unaided in around 2.5 months, and now 4 months on, I'm walking normally, albei it with a swollen knee still and a limp! Si the Phyio said i should be on a bike soon enough and he was right..... Sort of the point of this post....Not being able to ride a bike was a killer to begin with, but it gave me a new focus in life. Started to save a lot of money, looking for a flat, as well as getting a fantastic job with Honda. I made sure I stayed in the trials scene, and often came along to help photo a few big rides ( London and Hook Woods). Despite a few instances of Spode and Tall Rob both riding into and over my leg, I'm really happy with my progress. Spoke to my doc a few weeks ago, and it looks as though my Cruciate Ligament Replacement Op will be around next March / April, so everythings good.I decided the only way I'm going to be able to stay interested in riding is to ride, so I've just bought myself a Felt RXC20 Xc Bike, and picking it up next week. I can't tell you how excited I am about it. I'm still a good year or so away from riding trials, but at least i'll be on a bike. Tall Rob's just bought one, as has Spode, so many XC rides will be starting. Anyone want to join us????Thank you to everyone who's supported me, I really appreciate it.Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Good luck with your knee mate. I can't imagine how frustrated you are that you can't ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Any pics of this disgusting knee? i'm a sicko that likes looking at stuff like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Hill Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Any pics of this disgusting knee? i'm a sicko that likes looking at stuff like that.so am i Give us pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hill_393 Posted November 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 so am i Give us pics http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/forum/index....86&hl=spodeDarren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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