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tamara11733
tamara11733

1 month ago I ruptured all 3 hamstrings, they were completely torn off.

i am a woman in othwise good health. Refused to have surgery I work in a swimming pool 2hrs a day so far and 1/2 hr to 1 hr inside.

i have a therapist 1 to 2 times a week  . Recovery is hard work but unbelievable results. I am 74 yrs old and very determined, and it is working. I was told upto 1 yr. will always be fragile. But if you can avoid surgery!

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  • devsmom
    devsmom tamara11733

    Posted

    Good for you Tamara.

    I'm almost 70 and in good health but accidentaly broke my foot earlier this year(a Jones fracture). The Ortho doctor said the break was in a bad area with limited blood supply and talked about possibly needing surgery as I wasn't 20 anymore!  I certainly didn't want that and I was determined to do everything I could to avoid it.  It was hard work.  I hated being in a non weight bearing cast with my foot elevated for 4 weeks(stuck at home and not able to drive) and another 4 weeks bearing some weight then PT.  I did those PT stretching and strengthing exercises 2 or 3 times more than needed.   In the end all was well.  I avoided surgery because I did heal well with hard work.  I told the Ortho doctor that I guess I healed like a 20 year old.  He said maybe a 25 year old!  Swimming is a teriffic exercise as is water aerobics.  You get resistance and boyancy combined. Best of "luck"(hard work) for your full recovery without surgery!  

  • AlexandriaGizmo
    AlexandriaGizmo tamara11733

    Posted

    Hi Tamara glad I'm not the only one out there who decided to take the conservative route, fractured pelvis and kneck of femur and knee damage 11 weeks ago today, took 2 weeks to give me xray as I was originally told by paramedics and hospital staff I had just caused soft tissue trauma even though screaming in pain.

    Xray showed pelvis fracture was nearly healed and hip fracture was showing start of healing so I refused major op and have been doing PT and getting there without all the risks of major surgery, not saying its easy or even now pain free but who seriously wants to undergo major surgery if it can be healthier to go this route.

    Still a long way to go for me but I have a great support team round me, good luck to you both

  • misterlimpy
    misterlimpy tamara11733

    Posted

    Dear Tamara,

    I did have surgery almost six months ago and feel that I am progressing very well. I am a little confused as to why you are not considering having your ham strings reattached to their original position on the bottom of your pelvis. I don't see how they can give you any stability without an anchor point. But if you are having favorable results, I am happy for you. I recently began physical therapy and seem to be gaining strength and flexibility. It has been a long six months and I know that I have a long way to go toward full mobility. Be careful in your recovery not to undo what you have gained. Best wishes. Larry

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