Couldn't have happened in a worse year, just as I was about to ascend to the new age group, Nationals in Huntsville one hour away. I was finally showing some progress, fighting my way back into shape, my weight was good, resting HR going down, etc...
Anyway, the MRI report wasn't good. Probably some combination of degenerative and incident related injury. However, never had any pain before this injury so not sure of the level of degenerative wear. Report shows a complex tear of medial meniscus:
"Complex tearing of the medial meniscus is present with horizontal and radial posterior horn component and horizontal body component."
The xray shows good space between the bones, so perhaps Dr. LaPrade can repair it. I do think if Dr. LaPrade can't repair it, then it can't be done. So, it's not out of the question that this injury may mean retirement from masters track. So, maybe more than out for the season, maybe no sprinting forever. We'll see. I've sent the report and requested a consult and surgical appt with Dr. LaPrade.
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On a separate note, I'm getting results from my advanced lipid tests. I'll post more about that in my next post.
So sorry this happened. It's great you are staying upbeat and checking out what can be done, with the best experts. You fought back to the top after the earlier surgery, and still will be young in the age group in 2026.
ReplyDeleteThat's tough news but I hear you're with a top physician for the procedure and you're going into it with optimal quad strength which is the principal driver of recovery/restart training. You'll be back on the track in 2025, I have no doubt.
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