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Crowe
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Jun 19, 2017

Son's knee injury-update

A while back I posted asking what those with limited mobility handle the issue as my son had dislocated his kneecap. I'm happy to report those who said I was most likely overreacting were absolutely correct. He's rapidly getting back to normal activity, including fencing. He still wears the brace and still has a ways to go until he gets complete confidence in his knee but his recovery has been excellent. Thanks for everyone's thoughts and advice.
  • Crowe's avatar
    Crowe
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    Jun 21, 2017
    What do ya figure he'd charge me fur 500 feet of that there barbwire with one gate?

    Depends on what kind of equipment he needs-dagger, broadsword, rapier, dussack-take your pick! :B
  • Dennis12's avatar
    Dennis12
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    Jun 20, 2017
    What do ya figure he'd charge me fur 500 feet of that there barbwire with one gate? He will have to sign a release so he can't say he messed his knee up doing my job.
  • Crowe's avatar
    Crowe
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    Jun 20, 2017
    Fencing as in posts, animals, land etc. or as in swords?

    Swords-sport fenced in college, HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) since. Love it.

    Guess as fathers we gotta toughen up abit.

    Why?

    She's a Mom not a Dad

    Yes, indeedy! :B
  • my440's avatar
    my440
    Explorer III
    Jun 20, 2017
    Crowe wrote:
    A while back I posted asking what those with limited mobility handle the issue as my son had dislocated his kneecap. I'm happy to report those who said I was most likely overreacting were absolutely correct. He's rapidly getting back to normal activity, including fencing. He still wears the brace and still has a ways to go until he gets complete confidence in his knee but his recovery has been excellent. Thanks for everyone's thoughts and advice.

    That's your boy, overreacting is what I do as well apparently.
    Guess as fathers we gotta toughen up abit.
    Glad he's ok!
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    coolmom42
    Explorer II
    Jun 20, 2017
    Glad he is doing better. I did that about 12 years ago, and it is extremely painful. Took 3 months of PT to get it working exactly right again. Be sure he does have a good physical therapist and does exactly what he is told. It's critical that all the muscles and tendons that stabilize the knee get tightened up, or it will happen again.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Jun 20, 2017
    Fencing as in posts, animals, land etc. or as in swords?
  • Crowe's avatar
    Crowe
    Explorer
    Jun 19, 2017
    Awesome to hear, took me almost a year to fully recover from last knee surgery, of course I was 40 at the time. Just got home from my ortho with a new foot boot after blowing out my ankle stepping off my dually. It will be a long summer.

    He's only 25 which is a definite advantage. So sorry about your foot. When we were in Denmark 4 years ago I tripped in the hotel hallway and broke my arm-on the FIRST day! There it wasn't so bad because we were doing all "touring". Stunk in Iceland when I couldn't go horseback riding. I did it in May, so I fully understand your "long summer". At least you don't have to keep your balance on ice and snow! :)
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    Halmfamily
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    Jun 19, 2017
    Awesome to hear, took me almost a year to fully recover from last knee surgery, of course I was 40 at the time. Just got home from my ortho with a new foot boot after blowing out my ankle stepping off my dually. It will be a long summer.

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