• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

Torn MCL

#2
This happened to a buddy of mine when we were snowboarding powder in Utah. I had already flown down the run, and I was turning to get a picture of him and our other buddy carving some fresh powder. He hit a rock that was only partially submerged beneath the snow while going full speed. He did a complete flip and then crumpled on his knee like a sack of potatotoes. He was out of it, just breathing for a good five minutes. In a lot of pain. We got him down the hill, and handed him over to snow patrol before continuing our day, much to his dismay. LOL.

Anyway, this buddy of mine is a doctor. Interventional radiologist. I asked him for you. He sent me ths link to a killer site with all types of information. Nice gross pics too.

[Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
 
#7
Man Eric, thats some serious gigging your doing. I try for no-contact bass playing myself.:D

How did it happen? Was it the mosh pit with your wireless and adoring fans getting out of hand? Or did you twist it playing Teen town at 425 BPM? Or was it carrying the SVT cab up the stairs?:p

Anyway, I hope you get better. Sometimes these injuries can be dealt with by therapy.
 
#8
burk48237 said:
Man Eric, thats some serious gigging your doing. I try for no-contact bass playing myself.:D

How did it happen? Was it the mosh pit with your wireless and adoring fans getting out of hand? Or did you twist it playing Teen town at 425 BPM? Or was it carrying the SVT cab up the stairs?:p

Anyway, I hope you get better. Sometimes these injuries can be dealt with by therapy.
Click to expand...
Thanks Steve. I honestly am not totally sure how it happened. It was so quick and so damn painful. I guess I came down wrong when jumping around, and my leg just buckled.

....I couldn't play teen town at 1 BPM!!!!! :p
 
#12
I've torn the MCL in both knees, twice in one knee. Once at the same time I tore my ACL.

Rehab is long and grueling. But it also depends on what level of activity you are attempting to return to. I was still playing competitive football, so the rehab was more intense than someone just looking to be able to play some hoops on the weekend and return to normal physical activity.

If you are issued a brace, don't let it become your crutch thinking you have to rely on it for any kid of physical activity. At the same time, braces won't "prevent" injuries, so don't act like Superman when you put it on either. :D

I would suggest getting your own TENS unit and using that at home in conjuction with your rehab. That has really helped me recover. Make sure you get clearance from your doctor or PT doc before you run out and do it though. You can score one for around $75-100.

-Mike
 

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back