Fracture of tibial plateau

[Helene2013]

When I go into PT, more often then not my PT does set me up on this current machine.
Someone also mentioned to me that I could try some BioFreeze. Available easily in USA but in Canada you have to go through some chiropractors, etc. Having it shipped to Canada would cost me a fortune in shipping, not counting the US$ vs Cdn$.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271940954637...IDX%3AIT%5dBio

So far so good. The swelling has not come back. I did nothing but sit or lie down yesterday as he requested it. Today did some light errands, with my crutches. Still good tonight. Hoping it stays that way now. No PT allowed anyway until Monday. And no indoor trainer either. So we'll wait. It is a lonnnng winter but you have only one body and need to take good care of it. As much as possible anyway.

[netskyblue]

Someone also mentioned to me that I could try some BioFreeze. Available easily in USA but in Canada you have to go through some chiropractors, etc. Having it shipped to Canada would cost me a fortune in shipping, not counting the US$ vs Cdn$.

I use Salonpas DEEP Relieving Gel (http://salonpas.us/product/salonpas-deep-relieving-gel/) and I actually like it a little better than BioFreeze. I feel like it's stronger and lasts longer, at least for me. Not sure if this is commercially available to you in Canada or not. I buy it at Walgreens here in the US. Might be an option, if you can get it.

ETA but whatever you do, don't apply it after a long hot bath. Or you'll feel like you've been lit on fire (ask me how I know!) It's fine applied to skin-temperature skin, though.

Another edit: looks like it is available in Canada, not sure if it's carried anywhere local to you: http://salonpas.ca/where-to-buy/

[Helene2013]

ah. that is interesting as I know salonpas patches as I have a box given to me by a friend when I had back muscle pain after a false move.

I was looking for that bio freeze at a drugstore tonight and did not see it but did see the salonpas stuff. So I may give it a try next time I go there.

[Helene2013]

Went back to surgeon this past Tuesday. Fracture is now healed. Xrays look good. Yahoo!

I have no restrictions in my training, but must do things progressively. Never push to the point of feeling pain. Inside still needs to heal. My patella slips up/down sometimes when I walk (no pain just a weird feeling) and he checked it all out and said it will be ok once healing is done. I may not feel the swelling but it is still there.

I go back to work as of Monday for 3 days a week for 2 weeks and then 4 days a week for 2 more weeks.

He'll see me back on April 22 and he'll do Synvisc-One injections in my 2 knees. He does not want to do it before as the knee still heals and there will be a lot of "movement" in it until then. So waiting will give me a better chance of getting the best out of the injections.

Tonight I did a 5km on bike trainer. Pushed as far as I could and no pain whatsover. It's nice to do something fun as the past 9 weeks were a pain in the butt. When you are an active person (not only for sports) it's a killer to have to sit so much and avoid walking, putting weight on leg, etc. But it is the price to pay to avoid surgery. Which I'm glad I was able to avoid.

So now I'm getting back in shape. Hoping I have not lost too much with those 9 weeks out of serious training. At least serious in my way. I still have aquatherapy every Friday for 2-3 more weeks. Still do my daily physio, but I can add to it more cycling (with more 10+ watts per week) and some of my training plan pre-accident.

This coming Saturday forecast calls for 11c and sun. So we are getting our Crux ready to ride near home. Our area is flat (beside overpass) so it should not be asking my knees too much. And if I tire or feel some "stretch" in the knee, simply need to turn around and head home. Even if the ride is 30 minutes, it will be very good mentally to get some fresh air. Been stuck on sofa for way too long.

So that is excellent news. Just need to be patient and careful in getting back into shape, careful while walking, etc. Doc said fracture is healed, but still fragile at this stage.

[Pax]

So glad you're healed up and getting back to real life!

[Crankin]

That is wonderful news.

[ny biker]

Great news, Helene. Best wishes for your continuing rehab.

[Aromig]

So that is excellent news. Just need to be patient and careful in getting back into shape, careful while walking, etc. Doc said fracture is healed, but still fragile at this stage.

So I find that is the HARDEST part of any recuperation -- being patient and not pushing everything immediately because I want to make it up ALL RIGHT NOW! Congrats on the good news!

[Helene2013]

Yesterday was 1st day back at work (progressive). Got beautiful flowers from the team. I had a nice day. Not too hard but I had tired legs after the day. Glad to be on a day off today. Working tomorrow and Thursday and off Friday. Should get better over time.

Did 2 bike rides this past weekend. 17km Saturday and a faster 20km on Sunday. Enjoyed temporary warmer weather as the cold is back. Afterall, it is mid-March and snow to be expected at some point.

Going on trainer now but it will only be 30 minutes max.

[OakLeaf]

So happy for you!

[Thise1936]

Sorry for you. Get well soon.

[Helene2013]

Yesterday I had my other round of Synvisc-One in both knees.

So far so good. It's been over a year from my tibial plateau fracture and it was time for those injections again.

Swelling is minimal and I can walk normally vs last year. I can resume gym lightly on Monday. Just light spinning to start with.

Surgeon and his assistant were impressed by the "milleage" I put in and training I do to get to my 110km ride in June. He said we should have more people like me that have had injuries and "body part" issues and still going on strong. hihi His assistant said everytime she sees me, I'm her inspiration. haha

He also rarely sees a trainer like mine that will ask the client/patient to tone down on the training a few days prior to injections. It makes a difference when getting to the hospital with a knee relaxed vs from asking too much the night before.

So for now, it is good and it feels so nice to go up the stairs and feel no pain from the knee joints. He says I can go back in 6 months if I feel the need it there, if not, whenever I'm ready I will be able to grab the injection boxes at the drugstore and take an appointment and he'll do them again. He already gave me the prescription paper so I don't waste time going back to the hospital ortho clinic to pick it up.

[Catrin]

So glad to hear that things went better this time, and you're feeling better!

[ny biker]

Yes, glad it went well!

[Crankin]

That's great, Helene.