sprained LCL?

**I Are Baboon** · 03-02-2009, 06:24 AM

During my deck hockey game last night (organized street hockey...you run), my knee gave out. I felt a pop and I collapsed in pain immediately. It felt like someone gave me a two handed slash to the knee, but there was no one near me. A really weird and painful feeling.

I went to the ER last night and the PA gave it a sprained lateral collateral ligament diagnosis after a physical exam (no xray or mri). I wouldn't think a sprain would involve a "pop" and this kind of pain. My knee hurts like hell today and I can not put any weight on it. He told me to give it a couple of days and if it doesn't feel any better to see a orthopedic specialist. I'm going to do that ASAP instead.

Anyway, I'm just wondering if anyone sprained their LCL and what it felt like. Like I said, this feels like more than a sprain.

Damn, I had registered for a half marathon in May.

**P-funk** · 03-02-2009, 07:21 AM

if you sprained it enough, you could have some tearing of the muscle tissue. also, depending on how your you sprained it, there could be meniscus involvement.

it is tough to diagnose right after the incident because the muscles are splinting so much do to the trauma, so you need to wait for the muscle spasms, inflammation and edema to go down before they can manipulate the leg and determine the extent of the damage.

IronAddict · 03-02-2009, 10:05 AM

I sprained my LCL playing playing basketball some years back, and boy the pain was excruciating. I wasn't able to put full weight on it for about a month.

But, I didn't hear a pop, you may have some other damage to your knee as well. I would have to agree with P-Funk, and think you might have injured the Maniscus also.

I hope it was just a sprain though.

**I Are Baboon** · 03-02-2009, 11:41 AM

I got a Wednesday appointment to see an ortopedic knee specialist.

Triple Threat · 03-02-2009, 12:00 PM

I can't offer any advice, just good luck and hope you have a quick recovery.

**IainDaniel** · 03-02-2009, 12:02 PM

That sucks.... good luck.

Another month till ball hockey season up here.

**I Are Baboon** · 03-04-2009, 05:55 PM

I met with an orthopedic surgeon today. Torn LCL and ACL. MRI scheduled for Saturday to see if I need surgery. Doc thinks I'll need it.

Eff.

Stupid gay little ball hockey.

IronAddict · 03-04-2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

I met with an orthopedic surgeon today. Torn LCL and ACL. MRI scheduled for Saturday to see if I need surgery. Doc thinks I'll need it.

Eff.

Stupid gay little ball hockey.

Ouch, two torn ligaments, that really sucks dude!

Let me guess, you tried to make a cut and your foot stayed planted, huh?

Well, all the best to ya, and wish you a speedy recovery.

**IainDaniel** · 03-04-2009, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

I met with an orthopedic surgeon today. Torn LCL and ACL. MRI scheduled for Saturday to see if I need surgery. Doc thinks I'll need it.

Eff.

Stupid gay little ball hockey.

Ouch that sucks. Surprised they don't wait a while for the inflammation to go down.

**I Are Baboon** · 03-04-2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronAddict

Ouch, two torn ligaments, that really sucks dude!

Let me guess, you tried to make a cut and your foot stayed planted, huh?

Well, all the best to ya, and wish you a speedy recovery.

I was running behind the opposing net at about half speed and just turned to follow the play up the rink. My knee just popped. It felt like someone gave me a two handed slash to the side of the knee. It's a weird feeling when that knee goes. I've never felt that before, but you know immediately that you're fucked.

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Ouch that sucks. Surprised they don't wait a while for the inflammation to go down.

The doctor says he can tell both are torn just by the physical exam. He showed me on a model knee what my problems are.

I actually had to get an ultrasound on my calf today too. The doc was concerned with its swelling and wanted to check for a blood cot. Fortunately that was negative.

Thanks for the positive vibes, hombres.

**I Are Baboon** · 03-11-2009, 12:13 PM

It's official: Torn ACL. Surgery required.

I'm kind of hoping to have surgery next week so I can sit home all day next Thursday and Friday and watch the NCAA tournament games.

**IainDaniel** · 03-11-2009, 12:18 PM

Just the ACL?

That is better then both.

ACL is a tough one.

**I Are Baboon** · 03-11-2009, 12:31 PM

They said the MRI was negative on the LCL, but they'll know for sure when they operate.

My knee is still all sorts of swollen. They said not to worry...it's just pools of blood in the knee.

IronAddict · 03-11-2009, 12:38 PM

Yeah that's easy for them to say! But that's a good positive outlook you've got there bud and hope everything works out well.

Rubes11 · 03-11-2009, 02:41 PM

dang man thats rough. good luck with surgery and getting healthy.

03-02-2009, 06:24 AM	#1
I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 11,941 Photos: 4	sprained LCL? During my deck hockey game last night (organized street hockey...you run), my knee gave out. I felt a pop and I collapsed in pain immediately. It felt like someone gave me a two handed slash to the knee, but there was no one near me. A really weird and painful feeling. I went to the ER last night and the PA gave it a sprained lateral collateral ligament diagnosis after a physical exam (no xray or mri). I wouldn't think a sprain would involve a "pop" and this kind of pain. My knee hurts like hell today and I can not put any weight on it. He told me to give it a couple of days and if it doesn't feel any better to see a orthopedic specialist. I'm going to do that ASAP instead. Anyway, I'm just wondering if anyone sprained their LCL and what it felt like. Like I said, this feels like more than a sprain. Damn, I had registered for a half marathon in May.

03-02-2009, 07:21 AM	#2
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 31,695	if you sprained it enough, you could have some tearing of the muscle tissue. also, depending on how your you sprained it, there could be meniscus involvement. it is tough to diagnose right after the incident because the muscles are splinting so much do to the trauma, so you need to wait for the muscle spasms, inflammation and edema to go down before they can manipulate the leg and determine the extent of the damage. E-Book: Take Charge! Everything You Need To Know To Write Your Own Training Programs Online Consulting/Program Design Reality Based Fitness Podcast Check me out on Twitter! Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter! "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

03-02-2009, 10:05 AM	#3
IronAddict YOU ME WE Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: In my skin Posts: 2,801	I sprained my LCL playing playing basketball some years back, and boy the pain was excruciating. I wasn't able to put full weight on it for about a month. But, I didn't hear a pop, you may have some other damage to your knee as well. I would have to agree with P-Funk, and think you might have injured the Maniscus also. I hope it was just a sprain though. The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

03-02-2009, 12:02 PM	#6
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,545	That sucks.... good luck. Another month till ball hockey season up here. Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

03-11-2009, 12:18 PM	#12
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,545	Just the ACL? That is better then both. ACL is a tough one. Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

03-02-2009, 11:41 AM	#4
I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 11,941 Photos: 4	I got a Wednesday appointment to see an ortopedic knee specialist.

03-02-2009, 12:00 PM	#5
Triple Threat End of the world Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 10,444 Photos: 6	I can't offer any advice, just good luck and hope you have a quick recovery.

03-04-2009, 05:55 PM	#7
I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 11,941 Photos: 4	I met with an orthopedic surgeon today. Torn LCL and ACL. MRI scheduled for Saturday to see if I need surgery. Doc thinks I'll need it. Eff. Stupid gay little ball hockey.

03-11-2009, 12:13 PM	#11
I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 11,941 Photos: 4	It's official: Torn ACL. Surgery required. I'm kind of hoping to have surgery next week so I can sit home all day next Thursday and Friday and watch the NCAA tournament games.

03-11-2009, 12:31 PM	#13
I Are Baboon pedal pedal pedal Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Beerville Posts: 11,941 Photos: 4	They said the MRI was negative on the LCL, but they'll know for sure when they operate. My knee is still all sorts of swollen. They said not to worry...it's just pools of blood in the knee.

03-11-2009, 12:38 PM	#14
IronAddict YOU ME WE Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: In my skin Posts: 2,801	Yeah that's easy for them to say! But that's a good positive outlook you've got there bud and hope everything works out well. The journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

03-11-2009, 02:41 PM	#15
Rubes11 trying to become a beast Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 559	dang man thats rough. good luck with surgery and getting healthy. 5'7 179lbs 36in vert,4.55 40yrd dash goal by fall 185-190lbs bench 255x2 4/20 squat 405x1 4/20

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