Is this Radical Knee Reconstruction Surgery the new fad..?

Question

Nick Malceski is returning to reserves after a knee reconstruction 11weeks ago, theyre calling it "radical" surgery..

My question is wouldnt this procedure still need similar healing time and if this is the new trend then do you think this is safe considering the amount of pressure and weight their knees take?

It just seems too quick to me..

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/tabid/7106/Default.aspx?newsid=59396

Answer 1

From what i have read and heard on the matter, they have used industrial strength synthetic fibre to replace tendons  and ligaments, therefor those parts of the knee are no longer injured, it is only the attaching areas that have to heal etc, it is amazing all these knew medical techniques, why can't it work? look at heart ops, brain surgery, transplants, 50 years ago, they were considered radical, now they are the norm.

The french doc, has obviously done the op many times overseas, it should be ok, hope for Malceski's sake anyway.

Answer 2

It does seem too quick, but when you see it explained it really makes sense, and I think it will work for Malceski. I guess we'll see throughout the year.

Answer 3

way to fast i dont think it will work

Answer 4

I am no doctor but is dangerous and it will shorten both the playing careers and quality of life for the players that do it.

Noone should come back from injury especially knee injuries as quickly as they are (i know ive injured my knee) because as you say there has to be a time for healing both physical and mental. This is a bad trend and i can only see it bringing more pain if it becomes more popular.

Answer 5

No. It wont work.

But my apologies. I thought I was in the Aussie Rules section - I've just read three medical questions in a row!

Answer 6

I don't believe so.

I read an article where the WCE medical team did quite a bit of research into the operation & they opted for young Mitch Brown to have the regular replacement operation. They reckon too many risks were involved.

We''ll soon find out, I suppose.