I just returned from Tan Tock Seng Hospital. I had an appointment with my knee specialist who confirmed I have a ligament torn in my right knee. Now, I have done a lot of research about this injury so far, and I’m able to explain my injury in the most profound medical term.

(In case you’re not interested in my evaluation of my condition, just know this, DO NOT WEAR SOCCER BOOTS WHEN PLAYING CAGE SOCCER(FAKE GRASS),  ITS BETTER TO SLIP THEN TO TWIST YOUR KNEE LIKE I DID)

The MRI I went for 2 weeks ago reviewed that a ligament, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), was completely torn.The ACL is located between the femur(Thigh) and tibia(shin) bone. The functionality of the ACL is to prevent excessive forward movement of the femur bone, essentially, preventing the bone from slipping off.

It is a crucial ligament for twisting and turning action of the knee. Although many people might opt against the surgery for fear of the excruciating recovery period, however if one is to continue participating in high-demand activities. It could would  lead to further instability of the knee which may also result in relapse episodes of the ‘popping’ of the knee, or lead to wear and tear to surrounding muscles and ligaments, or damages to the knee catilage, or worse, complete dislocation or fractures.

Thus I opt for an autograft surgery, where a piece of my hamstring tendon is ‘harvested’ and screwed securely over my ACL. It is a endoscopic(keyhole) surgery which would take 2 hours under general anthesiatic.

Now I read about the way the surgery is done. I felt my stomach juice coming out.

Its painful.

Just to summarize, there will be a drilling of my femur and tibia bone, there will be insertion of intrusion titanium screws, during surgery there would be a cable which would run through from the bottom of my knee up to my thigh to place the ‘harvested’ tendon securely, there will be blood.

I would get a 2 months MC for me to rehabiliate at home, and intensive physiotherapy sessions for approximately a year before I am able to participate again in high-demand activity again with little difference in the functionality from my knee as before.

Below is the surgery process which awaits me in less than 2 months:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8EpT3uCVWU&feature=related

My mum just walked out on me when I tried to show her the surgery process. Her knee buckled half way through the clip. Sigh. Mum’s can be soooo tactful.