Quote Originally Posted by Jason_1983 View Post
hello!! i am also new here and i have the same problem as my friend above.
The problem is that i can't live without football.I damaged my knee while playing football last April.till then i am just doing some excercise at my home. I am wondering if i will be able to play again competitive football or just friendly games.and when i will be ready for this? i am thinking of starting jokking.is that a good idea?
please i answer me about the football question.i am very sad without football in my life.
Thats the results of the Wikipedia reference-linkMRI:
The fibulocollateralligament is completely torn with presence of high signal intensity in the
adjacent soft tissue
Additionally, ίncreased signal intensity of the ACL is seen with moderate thickening of its
femoral segment but keepίng its normal course, compatible with acute incomplete tear
The PCL, MCL and iliotibial band are intact
The patellar and quadriceps tendons appear normal
The anterior and posterior horns of the medial and lateral menisci appear normal in
morphology and signaI
The knee joint and patella cartilage is normal in signaI and thickness
MinimaI joint fluid effusion is noted
Νο bone fracture ΟΓcontusion is detected
ConcIusion: Imaging findings of compIeteIy torn fibuIocoIIateraI Iigament and acute
incompIete (partial) tear of the ACL
Correlation with the findings of clίnicaI examίnation is advisable


thank you very very much...
Looking forward to your answer.
Hi there,

April is not a great deal of time since injury. However, some form of early intervention should have been underway by now.

As per the results, one should be optimistic. I doubt you will be having surgery?

As the Ligaments are the only structures significantly damaged, there is no reason why you should not be able to play again.

However, one must understand that low level rehabilitation is necessary at this stage. Regular activity to induce healing, with specific rehabilitative exercise. This may be enhanced by physiotherapeutic modalities.

Jogging may not be a good idea at this point. Without the joint feedback of the LCL/FCL and ACL the damage further possible by this activity can set you back far more than a slow progressive plan that begins today.

If you begin rehabilitation now, you should be able to begin playing low level within 3-6 months. Is the injured leg the Kicking leg? How did you injure the leg? ( I am assuming a tackle to the inside of your leg, pushing it outward with a planted foot)>

Regards