Posts Tagged ‘allograft’
Allograft
Posted on: December 27, 2010
After much discussion with my doctor, I am going to receive an ACL from a donor. There are 4 options available to those looking into surgery —
- Patellar tendon autograft
- Hamstring tendon autograft
- Quadriceps tendon autograft
- Allograft patellar tendon, Achilles tendon, semitendinosus, gracilis, or posterious tibialis tendon
You should probably consider factors such as post-operation pain management and time when you discuss your options with the doctor. Each option has its flaws and strengths. In addition to the ACL, if you have a meniscus tear, your recovery time after surgery will be affected. You’re gonna be in more pain and recovery time if the doctor stitches your meniscus rather than cut off a part of it.
Introduction
Posted on: December 26, 2010
My name is Sam and I started this blog to motivate myself through the recovery process after I ruptured my ACL and meniscus. I’m a 21 year old female, and currently a senior in college. I am not a varsity athlete but I am very active in intramural sports.
I hope to use this blog to provide information to those who are in a similar predicament as me. After my injury, I did a lot of online research because I knew absolutely nothing about the knee. The blogs I found were informative; unfortunately, most of them were from backgrounds different from mine: Folks who were in their 40s. I was also unable to find more personal tales of allograft (donor cadaver) surgeries.
I encourage you to use my blog as one of the many online resources available to you. The more educated you are, the better! I would like my blog to be educational but it should not act as your primary source of knowledge. I encourage you to seek medical advice from a professional if you are uncertain about your injury.
The 21-Year Old and Her Tear 