So why haven't I been riding much?

mood: Bummed

This is a question I've had to ask myself lately. So, I made an attempt last weekend and got a really good reminder why.

Riding aggressively, on a track or canyon road requires I bend my knee past 90 degrees. My right knee has been giving me problems though. It has since I started riding really, but gotten worse over time.

I can put to work but having my knee bent for too long is painful, but that's the position my body needs to be in for me to be comfortable riding . . spiritedly.

Finally decided to see a doctor about it today. He informed me that I have Osteoarthritis of the Knee after examining me and looking at this X-Ray:




This was the first time I've seen an X-Ray of my knee since the reconstructive ACL surgery I had in 1989. That is why I have the 2 screws in there.

I think a recent tear in my right lateral meniscus is to blame for the recent acute pain I've been having in my knee.

I should be getting an MRI soon. More info to come...


Stan on 11.28.07 @ 10:29 PM PST [link] [No Comments]