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'Necks 2013-14
08-23-2012, 11:36 PM
So far, this month has really, really, REALLY SUCKED for us. So I wasn't too surprised to find out today that our returning Roughneck will probably be out this season with a torn ACL.:thmbdwn: My question to the board is this: To those out there with prior experience with this sort of injury, what path did you decide to take in the repair of this ligament? Patella, hamstring, or cadaver graft? After much reading I find pros and cons to and fro all over da place!! HELP!!!:helpme:
Ville-D
08-24-2012, 12:30 AM
Mine was from the Patella. I was able to come back and play my Sr. year. But that was 22 years ago
Manso/V8
08-24-2012, 01:19 AM
A friend of mine's son had his done a few years back. I sent some info via private message.
BEAST
08-24-2012, 09:06 AM
My wife had her knee repaired via patella years ago. It was never right. We ended up going to a sports specialist in Austin who repaired her knee with cadaver graft. Her knee is and has been better than ever.




BEAST
Cam
08-24-2012, 09:10 AM
My wife had her knee repaired via patella years ago. It was never right. We ended up going to a sports specialist in Austin who repaired her knee with cadaver graft. Her knee is and has been better than ever.




BEAST

Was it by any chance with Dr. Hurt? I think it's called Austin Orthopedics. That dude is awesome!
Sville
08-24-2012, 09:39 AM
I have tore my ACL twice. The last time doc used my hammy to repair it and it is rock solid after 10 years. The only problem I had was during rehab I kept straining the hammy he took from, at the PT's suggestion I received a massage on my legs prior to the rest of my rehab sessions and didn't have anymore problems.
BEAST
08-24-2012, 10:41 AM
Was it by any chance with Dr. Hurt? I think it's called Austin Orthopedics. That dude is awesome!

That sounds right. I cant remember exactly though.




BEAST
Roughneck93
08-25-2012, 09:11 AM
So far, this month has really, really, REALLY SUCKED for us. So I wasn't too surprised to find out today that our returning Roughneck will probably be out this season with a torn ACL.:thmbdwn: My question to the board is this: To those out there with prior experience with this sort of injury, what path did you decide to take in the repair of this ligament? Patella, hamstring, or cadaver graft? After much reading I find pros and cons to and fro all over da place!! HELP!!!:helpme:

Damn...hope your son has a successful surgery and recovery. Only a junior correct?
LH Panther Mom
08-25-2012, 09:51 AM
My son has had ACL repairs on both knees. One was done with cadaver graft, the other with hamstring...at least I'm pretty sure on that. I never did research on the methods beforehand, just trusted the doctors who were doing each surgery.

I want to wish your son the best of luck in this!
'Necks 2013-14
08-25-2012, 09:51 PM
Damn...hope your son has a successful surgery and recovery. Only a junior correct?Yes 93, he is a junior this year and thank you for your good wishes. He will return next year more determined than ever. I did tell him this year though he should be a part of every sideline huddle he can squeeze into and soak it all in. Can't hurt!!
'Necks 2013-14
08-25-2012, 09:53 PM
My son has had ACL repairs on both knees. One was done with cadaver graft, the other with hamstring...at least I'm pretty sure on that. I never did research on the methods beforehand, just trusted the doctors who were doing each surgery.

I want to wish your son the best of luck in this!Thank you so much LHPM. We appreciate your kind words.
Roughneck93
08-25-2012, 10:00 PM
Yes 93, he is a junior this year and thank you for your good wishes. He will return next year more determined than ever. I did tell him this year though he should be a part of every sideline huddle he can squeeze into and soak it all in. Can't hurt!!

Nope, can't hurt at all. :2thumbsup
mac77
08-26-2012, 06:41 AM
In my experience, any of the methods can be successful but the key to a good outcome is to pick a good surgeon and to rehab properly. Since I started teaching/coaching, I've known those who had each of the different kinds of procedures and there were good outcomes and some not so good. The common thread for all the good ones was the quality of the surgeon and the patient's willingness to put in the hours of sometimes grueling rehab. Sounds to me like you won't have a problem with the rehab part. With Houston so close, a good surgeon shouldn't be hard to access. Tell him to hang in there and we're all pulling for him, especially Coach Mac.
'Necks 2013-14
08-26-2012, 11:08 AM
In my experience, any of the methods can be successful but the key to a good outcome is to pick a good surgeon and to rehab properly. Since I started teaching/coaching, I've known those who had each of the different kinds of procedures and there were good outcomes and some not so good. The common thread for all the good ones was the quality of the surgeon and the patient's willingness to put in the hours of sometimes grueling rehab. Sounds to me like you won't have a problem with the rehab part. With Houston so close, a good surgeon shouldn't be hard to access. Tell him to hang in there and we're all pulling for him, especially Coach Mac.I will tell him coach. Thank you much.