[Lotto StudParticipant]

I have an inquiry for anyone who is in the Sports Medicine field, or has any type of knowledge with injuries. MCL/LCL tears specifically.

On 7-24-14 I made the post within this thread below. http://www.nbadraft.net/forum/what-basketball-shoes-do-you-have-and-what-you-most-comfortable-shoe

"Mainly what’s comfortable to me, is what is light on my feet and traction. I really have not been too keen on ankle support, until I finally did the possible again 2 months ago, with my first time being in 2001. I had tweaked my ankle, the same exact ankle, and "hyperextended" my knee a little. I’m fine now, but I feel a little pop in my ankle every now and then when I rotate it for stretches. The thing with me and low tops is that even while I’m on the court multitasking, I actually pay closer attention to my movements and steps with my feet more than anything. I just so happened to get tricked up on a fastbreak doing a complete 360 and planting wrong after trying to track down someone’s poorly thrown pass. With this being said, I am officially done with low tops! I swapped out my D-Will’s for my Rondo’s, which basically are the same shoe, just a low top to high top difference along with logo."

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Fast Forward to today 9-15-14

Well… I’m not working out anymore for the time being. I believe my knee issue is a torn MCL or LCL from the look of the diagram on google last night. I had no knowledge of it. I thought I just hyperextended it. I’m so used to playing sports as a kid and hearing people say "quit crying" to other kids, that I never know the severity of my injuries now as an adult. I’ve grew to become numb to pain, so I play through all minor knacks that I feel. I knew something was wrong, but I just thought my leg was stiff so I continued playing up until this past Thursday, when the pain felt beyond the initial soreness.

 I went to the ER last week only for them to downplay my injury and tell me it’s just tendinitis, and that they seen no bone breakages or anything within my X-ray. Today I will be scheduling an appointment to see an Orthopedic Physician. In the meantime between time, can anyone give me some tips pointers etc. in obtaining more knowledge of what I feel?

I greatly appreciate all who take the time out to read and respond to my inquiry.

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

You should’ve just set an appointment with an ortho doc right away. The ortho doc will ask you a bunch of questions and peform a series of tests on your knee to give him an idea of what’s going on, etc. IF he suspects there’s a tear, he’ll get you in for a MRI, which will reveal any ligament or meniscus damage. Hopefully, you don’t have any and just need to rest it and then do some physical therapy to strengthen the muscles. 

In the meanwhile, just stay off of it. If it’s swollen/stiff, ice it as much as you can, try to keep it straight and elevate it. 

Good luck! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[IndianaBasketballParticipant]

You should’ve just set an appointment with an ortho doc right away. The ortho doc will ask you a bunch of questions and peform a series of tests on your knee to give him an idea of what’s going on, etc. IF he suspects there’s a tear, he’ll get you in for a MRI, which will reveal any ligament or meniscus damage. Hopefully, you don’t have any and just need to rest it and then do some physical therapy to strengthen the muscles. 

In the meanwhile, just stay off of it. If it’s swollen/stiff, ice it as much as you can, try to keep it straight and elevate it. 

Good luck! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 I appreciate you!

I’ve been 15minutes on 15minutes off, alternating ice pack and heating pad since yesterday.

 

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 I appreciate you!

I’ve been 15minutes on 15minutes off, alternating ice pack and heating pad since yesterday.

 

[omphalosParticipant]

Yeah be careful listening too much to doctors who tell you everything is okay.

I had a sports doc tell me my shin pain was just shin splints, then a few months later I was diagnosed with a stress fracture, which I had been playing on for months.

Similarly, I had torn a ligament in my thumb which stabilised the joint when I collided with another player, and my GP said it was just swelling, then three months later after the season I got it checked out again because the swelling was actually my displaced bone.

Always go for a specialist if your body is telling you something is wrong.

That said, be sure to explore all the other treatment options before going for surgery.

I was a bit hasty getting a toe joint operated on to fix a neuroma when I’ve since learned that I could probably have fixed it by using toe spacers and wider shoes to strengthen my foot.

Now my toe will never have the same range of motion because I was too quick to go under the knife.

Good luck with your knee, and this is a lesson to everyone out there to strengthen your stabilising muscles that you use for lateral movement – adductors, abductors and glute medius in particular.

Quads and hamstrings don’t do a whole lot to stabilise the knee compared to these other muscles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[omphalosParticipant]

Yeah be careful listening too much to doctors who tell you everything is okay.

I had a sports doc tell me my shin pain was just shin splints, then a few months later I was diagnosed with a stress fracture, which I had been playing on for months.

Similarly, I had torn a ligament in my thumb which stabilised the joint when I collided with another player, and my GP said it was just swelling, then three months later after the season I got it checked out again because the swelling was actually my displaced bone.

Always go for a specialist if your body is telling you something is wrong.

That said, be sure to explore all the other treatment options before going for surgery.

I was a bit hasty getting a toe joint operated on to fix a neuroma when I’ve since learned that I could probably have fixed it by using toe spacers and wider shoes to strengthen my foot.

Now my toe will never have the same range of motion because I was too quick to go under the knife.

Good luck with your knee, and this is a lesson to everyone out there to strengthen your stabilising muscles that you use for lateral movement – adductors, abductors and glute medius in particular.

Quads and hamstrings don’t do a whole lot to stabilise the knee compared to these other muscles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Lotto StudParticipant]

I appreciate you!

The thing is, I have a lot of flexibility to be up in age. I only do core/cardio workouts no weights at all, only a 10 lb. medicine ball for abs if anything prior to training for individual drills on the court. I will elect to receive injections if possible because I’m trying my best to not prep myself for the words knife. I’ve always had a fear for anyone in the medical field performing on me, due to being traumatized by a dentist at age 3. Now at age 27, I can most certainly say, that I am in the best physical shape I’ve ever been in my life all across the board, including good eating habits which speaks volume, because I was very athletic in HS. This injury was just a "luck" of the draw playing pickup ball with guys who lack the high IQ to facilitate the ball.

 

[Lotto StudParticipant]

I appreciate you!

The thing is, I have a lot of flexibility to be up in age. I only do core/cardio workouts no weights at all, only a 10 lb. medicine ball for abs if anything prior to training for individual drills on the court. I will elect to receive injections if possible because I’m trying my best to not prep myself for the words knife. I’ve always had a fear for anyone in the medical field performing on me, due to being traumatized by a dentist at age 3. Now at age 27, I can most certainly say, that I am in the best physical shape I’ve ever been in my life all across the board, including good eating habits which speaks volume, because I was very athletic in HS. This injury was just a "luck" of the draw playing pickup ball with guys who lack the high IQ to facilitate the ball.

 

[JoeWolf1]

 It may sound a little dramatic, but being an athlete as you reach your middle age requires a little finesse, and my best advice ( I’m 32 ) would be to continue to listen to your body, and give adequate rest if you feel it is needed. 

I don’t have much experience as far as Sports Medicine, but take the time to heal before you hit the court again. I was a bit overzealous after an ankle injury last year, and although it’s fine now, my pride and desire not to lose progress probably caused it to heal slower, and I wonder if it would have healed better if I had waited longer to push it.

[JoeWolf1]

 It may sound a little dramatic, but being an athlete as you reach your middle age requires a little finesse, and my best advice ( I’m 32 ) would be to continue to listen to your body, and give adequate rest if you feel it is needed. 

I don’t have much experience as far as Sports Medicine, but take the time to heal before you hit the court again. I was a bit overzealous after an ankle injury last year, and although it’s fine now, my pride and desire not to lose progress probably caused it to heal slower, and I wonder if it would have healed better if I had waited longer to push it.

[Lotto StudParticipant]

I appreciate you!

" I was a bit overzealous after an ankle injury last year, and although it’s fine now, my pride and desire not to lose progress probably caused it to heal slower, and I wonder if it would have healed better if I had waited longer to push it."

Now, after having my first ever major injury, I can assure myself, I know why the greats refuse to give up and try to comeback even stronger once they are on their way out the door.

It’s just the competitive nature, whether one plays professionally or recreational. But, I do have to face the reality of it. I have to live a normal every day life outside of recreational play, and to secure myself health for longevity before it gets very serious down the line (30s, 40s, 50s+).

[Lotto StudParticipant]

I appreciate you!

" I was a bit overzealous after an ankle injury last year, and although it’s fine now, my pride and desire not to lose progress probably caused it to heal slower, and I wonder if it would have healed better if I had waited longer to push it."

Now, after having my first ever major injury, I can assure myself, I know why the greats refuse to give up and try to comeback even stronger once they are on their way out the door.

It’s just the competitive nature, whether one plays professionally or recreational. But, I do have to face the reality of it. I have to live a normal every day life outside of recreational play, and to secure myself health for longevity before it gets very serious down the line (30s, 40s, 50s+).

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 What do you all know of cortisone shots being in favor over surgery?

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 What do you all know of cortisone shots being in favor over surgery?

[the I in winParticipant]

screw cortisone dude; I don’t have any medical expertise or even a good article for that matter but from a few people I know, my father being one of them, all cortisone does is "Band-Aid" the issue and make a future injury with the same joint/body part inevitable.  My father swore it make his cartilage weaker as he had small "tweaks" in his shoulder and ankle after the shots which later lead to 2 shoulder surgeries and a screwed up ankle he has decided not to address (old man is tough as nails).

I will point out that the people I know who have had cortisone shots were injured in their physical labor jobs and went back to work as soon as a doctor would clear them.  Maybe with proper rest/rehad after the shots and it being for sports rather than labor it could be different.  All I know for sure is I will never mess with it.

[the I in winParticipant]

screw cortisone dude; I don’t have any medical expertise or even a good article for that matter but from a few people I know, my father being one of them, all cortisone does is "Band-Aid" the issue and make a future injury with the same joint/body part inevitable.  My father swore it make his cartilage weaker as he had small "tweaks" in his shoulder and ankle after the shots which later lead to 2 shoulder surgeries and a screwed up ankle he has decided not to address (old man is tough as nails).

I will point out that the people I know who have had cortisone shots were injured in their physical labor jobs and went back to work as soon as a doctor would clear them.  Maybe with proper rest/rehad after the shots and it being for sports rather than labor it could be different.  All I know for sure is I will never mess with it.

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 I appreciate you all who responded!

Well… Yesterday I had my Orthopedic visit. Let’s just say, that was the most expensive dish out for the information I received, just to be told it is in fact tendinitis, AGAIN. Talk about being heated from taking a loss. This loss feels like a KD not feeling special from always being #2 loss.

I lie to you not. As stated before, I play through all injuries etc. but I literally thought I tore something. If it weren’t the case, I would have never created this thread. I feel hoodwinked and bamboozled, which is why I never go to specialist from the start.

(Back to ice packs and heating pads for me for the remainder…)

 I hope all is well, and that you all have a stress-free productive day ahead of you.

 

[Lotto StudParticipant]

 I appreciate you all who responded!

Well… Yesterday I had my Orthopedic visit. Let’s just say, that was the most expensive dish out for the information I received, just to be told it is in fact tendinitis, AGAIN. Talk about being heated from taking a loss. This loss feels like a KD not feeling special from always being #2 loss.

I lie to you not. As stated before, I play through all injuries etc. but I literally thought I tore something. If it weren’t the case, I would have never created this thread. I feel hoodwinked and bamboozled, which is why I never go to specialist from the start.

(Back to ice packs and heating pads for me for the remainder…)

 I hope all is well, and that you all have a stress-free productive day ahead of you.

 

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