AMD wrote:
Thanks Doctor Truth. Is it okay to run after an ACI? Won't it just wear down again?
**If** your injury was not caused by misalignment or other biomechanical problems you should be able to run after you recover from ACI. The implanted cartilage **should** be very close to "the real thing" in terms of durability, etc.
How long?
How long till running again after surgery? Should it be pain free. Thanks.
AMD wrote:
**If** your injury was not caused by misalignment or other biomechanical problems you should be able to run after you recover from ACI. The implanted cartilage **should** be very close to "the real thing" in terms of durability, etc.
Can you specify what you mean by misalignment???
http://www.genzymebiosurgery.com/pdfs/carticel_rehabilitation_guide.pdfAMD wrote:
How long till running again after surgery? Should it be pain free. Thanks.
BTW---these company sites tend to be somewhat optimistic; but I think easing back into training within a year would be a realistic goal to shoot for.
Arthur_ wrote:
AMD wrote:**If** your injury was not caused by misalignment or other biomechanical problems you should be able to run after you recover from ACI. The implanted cartilage **should** be very close to "the real thing" in terms of durability, etc.
Can you specify what you mean by misalignment???
Basically, you don't want the knee to carry a disproportionate amount of load on one side. Typically this happens on the medial (inner) side of the knee, and more frequently this is seen in women than men (which is also one reason women tear their ACLs more often than men). Reading this may help:
http://www.steadman-hawkins.com/images/osteotomy.pdf