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Knee Tendon Severed - Repair time?
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

Whilst skiing in Val Thorens last week, I fell whilst skiing on my brand new, been used for 3 hours, K2 Rictors. I did not realise how sharp the edges were! I tried to put my ski back on and stood up after the crash, thinking I had just banged my knee. It was only after I lifted up my salopettes I noticed an inch deep gash that was 15cm long across my knee cap.

After waiting at the med centre in VT, I was told I would need to go to Moutiers to have the cut repaired as it was too deep to stitch. After my op, my surgeon informed me that I had completely severed the tendon in my knee and he has had to wire it together, which will be taken out again in 2.5 months time in another op.

Obviously I am feeling rather down about this, firstly thinking it was a slight gash in my knee to learning it was so severe. I would just like to ask some advice, has anyone had any similar injuries? And is there a chance I will ski again next season? My aim is to work hard on my Physiotherapy and ideally be skiing for January next season. Does this seem unrealistic? Im 20 years old, generally very fit and play a lot of sport, so am hoping I will heal quickly.

Thanks
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

smithy05, I would expect you to be skiing again next season. Do exactly what the physios tell you to do.
Is the tendon that is severed the one above or below the knee-cap?
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 Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?

Its the tendon directly below the kneecap. Fingers crossed for next season!
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