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Scuba Forum / General / October 2006Knee Replacement
I have injured my knee, and it will require a knee replacemnet with an artificial knee. I wonder if I will still be able to do any diving with the new knee? >I have injured my knee, and it will require a knee replacemnet with an >artificial knee. > I wonder if I will still be able to do any diving with the new knee? We wonder too. Let us know what you find out when you're recovered. Lee > I have injured my knee, and it will require a knee replacemnet with an > artificial knee. > I wonder if I will still be able to do any diving with the new knee? Yes you will, probably. One of our dearest friends has had both hips and one knee replaced, and he hikes and dives, but he is an exceptional man by all standards. Best advice is going to come from the orthopod, but my experience would be to take it easy, let it heal and work it daily, lightly. >> I have injured my knee, and it will require a knee replacemnet with an >> artificial knee. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >One of our dearest friends has had both hips and one knee replaced, and he >hikes and dives, but he is an exceptional man by all standards. Ralph Ericson had both hips replaced and went diving not long before he died. >Best advice is going to come from the orthopod, but my experience would be >to take it easy, let it heal and work it daily, lightly. >  Signaturedillon If you can't figure out how to unmunge my address, email me and I'll explain it. >I have injured my knee, and it will require a knee replacemnet with an >artificial knee. >I wonder if I will still be able to do any diving with the new knee? Can't see why not. Have to go through rehab first, may be a year before you're ready. What in the world did you do? Signaturedillon If you can't figure out how to unmunge my address, email me and I'll explain it. > I have injured my knee, and it will require a knee replacemnet with an > artificial knee. > I wonder if I will still be able to do any diving with the new knee? depending on the material of the replacement joint, it may affect your trim.... Signature“TAANSTAFL” - Civilizations die from suicide, not murder Arnold Toynbee ____________________________________________________________________________ "A prudent man foresees the difficulties ahead and prepares for them; The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences." - Proverbs 22:3 ____________________________________________________________________________ "Look, I understand too little, too late. I realize there are things you say and do you can never take back. But what would you be if you didn't even try? You HAVE to try. So after a lot of thought, I'd like to reconsider. PLEASE. If it's not too late - Make it a CHEESE...burger." - Lyle Lovett, "Here I Am" > > I have injured my knee, and it will require a knee replacemnet with an > > artificial knee. > > I wonder if I will still be able to do any diving with the new knee? > > > depending on the material of the replacement joint, it may affect your > trim.... "So you mean that if he is killed he won't float right, yes?" "Sir, I promise that if I'm killed at sea I'll make every effort to die like a Navy man" Dennis I started diving after losing my left knee ( my leg is fused and 4" short), I have logged over 700 since I was certified in 1999. I have a bone infection and nerve damage in that leg so I compensate buy using my arms. To answer your question I would say you can dive but you may have to change your dive style, type of diving, and habits until you learn your new limits (if you have new limits). BTW: I know split fins aren't popular with a lot of people that have been diving for years but I found I had much less pain after doing two dives with split fins than I had after one dive with my old conventional fins. I have a dive buddy with a bad back that also switched to split fins and is able to do two dives since switching, before he bought them we usually did one dive before his back got too sore to continue. Al >I have injured my knee, and it will require a knee replacemnet with an > artificial knee. > I wonder if I will still be able to do any diving with the new knee? > BTW: I know split fins aren't popular with a lot of people that have been > diving for years You mean any diver of any real experience or caliber wouldn't consider using such a gimick? :-) Curtis >> BTW: I know split fins aren't popular with a lot of people that have been >> diving for years > > You mean any diver of any real experience or caliber wouldn't consider > using such a gimick? :-) Some Luddites consider dive computers to be gimmicks. I've met plenty of divers with real experience and caliber that use split fins. > Some Luddites consider dive computers to be gimmicks. I've met plenty of > divers with real experience and caliber that use split fins. Since when does an AOW card from your favorite agency count as real experience? Curtis >> Some Luddites consider dive computers to be gimmicks. I've met plenty of >> divers with real experience and caliber that use split fins. > > Since when does an AOW card from your favorite agency count as real > experience? Or Instructor Trainers from several different agencies with thousands of dives under their belts. Some people just like split fins. I'm not one of them, but I don't insult those who do any more than I'd insult someone for wearing Jetfins. >>> Some Luddites consider dive computers to be gimmicks. I've met plenty >>> of divers with real experience and caliber that use split fins. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > of them, but I don't insult those who do any more than I'd insult someone > for wearing Jetfins. Why not? You insult gun owners, with decades of experience, on a regular basis. Curtis >>>> Some Luddites consider dive computers to be gimmicks. I've met plenty >>>> of divers with real experience and caliber that use split fins. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Why not? You insult gun owners, with decades of experience, on a > regular basis. Not on the basis of what particular gun they choose to carry. It makes no difference to me. >> Why not? You insult gun owners, with decades of experience, on a >> regular basis. > > Not on the basis of what particular gun they choose to carry. It makes no > difference to me. Based on your overall ignorance of the different types? Curtis >>> Why not? You insult gun owners, with decades of experience, on a >>> regular basis. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Based on your overall ignorance of the different types? Based on my respect for personal preference. >> Why not? You insult gun owners, with decades of experience, on a >> regular basis. > Not on the basis of what particular gun they choose to carry. It makes no > difference to me. You also insult some, like myself, who choose not to carry. Curtis >>> Why not? You insult gun owners, with decades of experience, on a >>> regular basis. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > You also insult some, like myself, who choose not to carry. I do? I thought I only insult those who choose to carry. One of us is confused. >> You also insult some, like myself, who choose not to carry. > > I do? I thought I only insult those who choose to carry. One of us is > confused. As usual, it's the liberal. Not all owners carry, or advertise their possessions, you have indeed insulted me as one of those in the past. > Or Instructor Trainers from several different agencies with thousands of > dives under their belts. Some people just like split fins. I'm not one > of them, but I don't insult those who do any more than I'd insult someone > for wearing Jetfins. I'm waiting for the flood of users with thousands of dives who use pussy fins to return insults to me. Curtis >> Or Instructor Trainers from several different agencies with thousands of >> dives under their belts. Some people just like split fins. I'm not one [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > I'm waiting for the flood of users with thousands of dives who use > pussy fins to return insults to me. You'll have to keep waiting. They're experienced and mature enough not to insult people on the basis of their dive gear choices, especially when they've made free choices and not merely adopted a certain rigid conformity. >>> Or Instructor Trainers from several different agencies with thousands of >>> dives under their belts. Some people just like split fins. I'm not one [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > they've made free choices and not merely adopted a certain rigid > conformity. Veiled insult, and a line of unadulterated bullshit. Gotcha. > I've met plenty of divers with real experience and caliber that use split > fins. Kind of the equivalent of using styrofoam bricks instead of learning how to break. :-P Curtis >> I've met plenty of divers with real experience and caliber that use split >> fins. > > Kind of the equivalent of using styrofoam bricks instead of learning > how to break. :-P Why break bricks at all if you can use a scooter? >>>I've met plenty of divers with real experience and caliber that use split >>>fins. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Why break bricks at all if you can use a scooter? Sawzall works better....cleaner edge too. Signature“TAANSTAFL” ____________________________________________________________________________ "A prudent man foresees the difficulties ahead and prepares for them; The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences." - Proverbs 22:3 ____________________________________________________________________________ >> Why break bricks at all if you can use a scooter? > Sawzall works better....cleaner edge too. Sawzall much slower than my hand on bricks, and you bring one near my scooter (if I had one) sawzall give enema. ;-) Curtis >>>Why break bricks at all if you can use a scooter? > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Curtis LOL Signature“TAANSTAFL” ____________________________________________________________________________ "A prudent man foresees the difficulties ahead and prepares for them; The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences." - Proverbs 22:3 ____________________________________________________________________________ > LOL You gotta be there next time we attempt to drown the friggin lawyer. Curtis >>LOL > > You gotta be there next time we attempt to drown the friggin lawyer. > > Curtis roger that Signature“TAANSTAFL” ____________________________________________________________________________ "A prudent man foresees the difficulties ahead and prepares for them; The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences." - Proverbs 22:3 ____________________________________________________________________________ >> Kind of the equivalent of using styrofoam bricks instead of learning >> how to break. :-P > > Why break bricks at all if you can use a scooter? Um, surely you don't wanna break a scooter? BTW, I'm sure it would have been nice to have had one for our last beach dive....... Curtis I'll bow to your experience, I've only been diving since 1999 and have only been able to log 705 dives. I can tell you from my experience (with my leg) that I would have less dives and lees bottom time without the use of split fins. They may not be for everyone but at age 59 with one leg 4 inches short and no knee I'll take any GIMMICK that keeps me in the water! Al Bottoms Up Divers >> BTW: I know split fins aren't popular with a lot of people that have been >> diving for years [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Curtis > I'll bow to your experience, I've only been diving since 1999 and have > only been able to log 705 dives. I can tell you from my experience (with > my leg) that I would have less dives and lees bottom time without the use > of split fins. They may not be for everyone but at age 59 with one leg 4 > inches short and no knee I'll take any GIMMICK that keeps me in the water! No need to, bowing not for scuba. Seriously, I don't care for them, but my comments are in jest. Curtis > BTW: I know split fins aren't popular with a lot of people that have been > diving for years but I found I had much less pain after doing two dives with [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Al Patient: "Doc, it hurts when i do this." (Patient raises arm) Doctor: "Well then, don't do that." It's true!! Split fins will mean less pain and less work when you kick. However, there is an even BETTER option, with even less pain, and even less work. Go barefoot....slightly less thrust than split fins, but years of evolution have made the bare foot "system" superior to split fins for people with pain or who want the minimum effort per kick. Regards, DanV :-) > > BTW: I know split fins aren't popular with a lot of people that have been > > diving for years but I found I had much less pain after doing two dives with [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > AlPatient: "Doc, it hurts when i do this." (Patient raises arm) > Doctor: "Well then, don't do that." > It's true!! Split fins will mean less pain and less work when you kick. > However, there is an even BETTER option, with even less pain, and even > less work. Go barefoot....slightly less thrust than split fins, but > years of evolution have made the bare foot "system" superior to split > fins for people with pain or who want the minimum effort per kick. Or get vented fins, like SP Jet Fins. They'll help you go nowhere fast too. 8^) >> > BTW: I know split fins aren't popular with a lot of people that have >> > been [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >> > dive >> > before his back got too sore to continue. If his fins make his back hurt, there's something very wrong with the way he is kicking. Quite a few people who have been diving for a long time, like split fins. I don't happen to be one of them, but that doesn't mean they're not right for you. Beg, borrow or buy a pair and try them out. Get some help from someone that knows, regarding the difference in how you kick with split fins versus more conventional ones and give yourself time to get used to them before deciding if they are right for you. Lee >> It's true!! Split fins will mean less pain and less work when you kick. >> However, there is an even BETTER option, with even less pain, and even >> less work. Go barefoot....slightly less thrust than split fins, but <snip> > Quite a few people who have been diving for a long time, like split fins. I > don't happen to be one of them, but that doesn't mean they're not right for > you. Beg, borrow or buy a pair and try them out. Get some help from > someone that knows, regarding the difference in how you kick with split fins > versus more conventional ones and give yourself time to get used to them > before deciding if they are right for you. A dive guide on Cozumel tried to sell me his old fins (Mares or the like). His "new" fins were splits, but of two different brands! He obviously liked them and he dives more than anyone on this NG. > A dive guide on Cozumel tried to sell me his old fins (Mares or > the like). His "new" fins were splits, but of two different > brands! He obviously liked them and he dives more than anyone > on this NG. So what? I have dove them all, and wouldnt dive split fins if you paid me. > I have dove them all, and wouldnt dive split fins if you paid me. Another certified check for $1,000,000 into the garbage. (Scott has his principles.) I tried split fins for the first time last Saturday. I think I'll buy a pair. (I told the guy that lent them to me that I wouldn't be buying any. Of course, that was before the dive.) >> I have dove them all, and wouldnt dive split fins if you paid me. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > pair. (I told the guy that lent them to me that I wouldn't be buying any. > Of course, that was before the dive.) I tested them extensively and rejected them as useless (Of course, that was after several dives). But you're just the kind of guy I picture owning them. .A dive guide on Cozumel tried to sell me his old fins (Mares or > the like). His "new" fins were splits, but of two different > brands! He obviously liked them and he dives more than anyone > on this NG. Plenty of dive guides are close to "never-evers" in actual dive abilities or useful advise. Some are good. What I would suggest is that a "leverage" or "gearing" difference exists between many fins....this has a huge impact on the fitness of the diver, as does the efficiency of the fin ( different from the mechanical advantage or leverage). Splits have much less leverage, meaning more kicks to go a given distance than fins with lots of leverage, like freedive fins. I have found carbon fiber freedive fins, have far more leverage AND more efficiency ( energy put in, and energy returned as thrust--energy out) then splits, Jets, or any scuba fins. The difference is so dramatic, it allows me to dive with guys on gavin scooters, while I use just my freedive fins. You won't find any dive guide in split fins keeping up to someone on a Gavin :-) Try the carbon fiber freedive fins--they are mind blowing. Maybe a little delicate--you can't gian stride with them, you have to go in head first or back roll, but the idea is to be great in the water, not just be slick while on the boat :-) Regards, DanV > .A dive guide on Cozumel tried to sell me his old fins (Mares or >> the like). His "new" fins were splits, but of two different [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > Regards, > DanV He dives more than you do. While I don't dive with splits, your theory is worth less than his experience. Case closed. <noclue@all.please.net> wrote > He dives more than you do. While I don't dive with splits, > your theory is worth less than his experience. Case closed. Now that is funny. ><noclue@all.please.net> wrote > >> He dives more than you do. While I don't dive with splits, >> your theory is worth less than his experience. Case closed. > > Now that is funny. Especially coming from an anonymous post. Signaturedillon If you can't figure out how to unmunge my address, email me and I'll explain it. >>.A dive guide on Cozumel tried to sell me his old fins (Mares or >> [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > He dives more than you do. While I don't dive with splits, > your theory is worth less than his experience. Case closed. There is a solid reason for the right fin not matching the left: those of us who get their gear off the bottom very rarely find matching fins. And it's really not theory. The Law of Cubes explains the problem of variances in propulsion from different portions of the fin. Louis de Corlieu's 1933 patent was the first fin specifically deigned to reduce this discontinuity of propulsion. The real difference in modern fins is not the efficiency, but the power required to make a specific design work and the control of flow laterally off the fin. I can't use freedive fins because I lack the leg muscles to make them work. And even if I did have the muscles, I don't want to swim at the speeds required for them to work. Selection of fins is like selecting a vehicle. Don't go to the Lotus dealer for a vehicle to pull yer plow. Or just use the ones ya find on the bottom. m >>>.A dive guide on Cozumel tried to sell me his old fins (Mares or >>> [quoted text clipped - 50 lines] > > m What one finds on the bottom can evidently be better than what you find at the LDS. And he dives more than you do. Rookie. <noclue@all.please.net> wrote > What one finds on the bottom can evidently be better than what > you find at the LDS. And he dives more than you do. Rookie. If Mike's a rookie, you're not even a gleem in the mailman's eyes. >> Regards, >> DanV > > He dives more than you do. While I don't dive with splits, > your theory is worth less than his experience. Case closed. I've seen, with my own eyes, Dan Volker, dive in sneakers and experimental blades, faster and more efficiently than anybody on the boat could keep up with, and that included Rich Lesperence. The chance that the average boat monkey has anywhere near his experience is slim. Speaking as someone who knows Dan, personally, to be a diver of unusual skill and accomplishment, and, speaking as a former boat divemaster, let me be brief in assuring you that you're full of sh.t. Case closed. First, a "divemaster" is rarely more than a "diveguide" which is rarely more than an underwater crossing guard, which is someone who tolerates people like you (barely, because you're a cheap tipper), so he can dive for free. Dragging whining, snotty, twice-a-year tourist warm water wannabees around by the SPG they never look at. As I remember it, it was when I spent about two dives diving with Dan that I stopped being a "divemaster" and started being a Guerilla Diver. That's what I am now, and what I'll always be. You don't know what that means, and you -never- will. SignaturePopeye It was when Lucifer first congratulated himself upon his angelic behavior that he became the tool of evil. -Hammarskjöld www.finalprotectivefire.com <snip> > Speaking as someone who knows Dan, personally, to be a diver of unusual > skill and accomplishment, and, speaking as a former boat divemaster, let me > be brief in assuring you that you're full of sh.t. Thought that issue was decided years ago. > Case closed. Dennis >>.A dive guide on Cozumel tried to sell me his old fins (Mares or >> [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > He dives more than you do. While I don't dive with splits, > your theory is worth less than his experience. Case closed. Your case seems to be the waste-bin ;-) Matthias > Or get vented fins, like SP Jet Fins. They'll help you go nowhere fast > too. 8^) Yeah, right. :-) I'm waiting for someone else to point out the other shortcoming. I mean, with all those vastly experienced guys who love them, at least one would have noticed....... Curtis > > Or get vented fins, like SP Jet Fins. They'll help you go nowhere fast > > too. 8^) [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > mean, with all those vastly experienced guys who love them, at least one > would have noticed....... Yeah, and they're inexpensive too... His fins didn't cause his back problem, he had back problems before he started diving. After switching to split fins his back didn't bother him as much when diving which allowed him to complete two dives most days with less discomfort then one dive with conventional fins. I may not have been clear on this in my previous post, that sometimes happens after my second martini. Al Bottoms Up Divers >> It's true!! Split fins will mean less pain and less work when you kick. >> However, there is an even BETTER option, with even less pain, and even [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > Lee > His fins didn't cause his back problem, he had back problems before he > started diving. After switching to split fins his back didn't bother him as > much when diving which allowed him to complete two dives most days with less > discomfort then one dive with conventional fins. I may not have been clear > on this in my previous post, that sometimes happens after my second martini. Try tequila. Like split fins, it makes the work easier, but you may not go any faster. > Try tequila. > > Like split fins, it makes the work easier, but you may not go any faster. Still waiting for the other shortcoming, figured you might know. Bet Dan knows, the pilots might, and the cave divers damn sure better....... Curtis > > Try tequila. > > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Bet Dan knows, the pilots might, and the cave divers damn sure > better....... My experience is that they arent worth a sh.t for frog kicks, or reverse kicks. Unless you are using the scissor kick, they do nothing. >>>Try tequila. >>> [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Unless you are using the scissor kick, they do nothing. I can't confirm this. The Apollo Biofin works great with a frog kick. Of course pour when trying to steer a scooter. Overall less effective than a freediving fin. Still the German KSK think about putting them on the list. Matthias > > My experience is that they arent worth a sh.t for frog kicks, or reverse > > kicks. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Overall less effective than a freediving fin. > Still the German KSK think about putting them on the list. I think the scooter thing is what he is looking for, but I dont scooter so I wouldnt know. >>>My experience is that they arent worth a sh.t for frog kicks, or reverse >>>kicks. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > I think the scooter thing is what he is looking for, but I dont scooter so I > wouldnt know. I talked with Jens Hoehner ( aka Hilbert) lately, and he is quite convinced about it. No ankle fatigue on lond distance swims. Remember their tactical speed is 37m/min ( with LAR 7 and "payload". Matthias > Still waiting for the other shortcoming, figured you might know. > > Bet Dan knows, the pilots might, and the cave divers damn sure > better....... All I know is I've rarely seen anyone diving split fins that wasn't stirring up a bunch of something. >> Bet Dan knows, the pilots might, and the cave divers damn sure >> better....... > > All I know is I've rarely seen anyone diving split fins that wasn't > stirring > up a bunch of something. and chilly takes the prize..... Curtis >>> Bet Dan knows, the pilots might, and the cave divers damn sure >>> better....... [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > and chilly takes the prize..... It's rare that I see someone that is stirring stuff up with split fins, but then probably 90% of the diving I do is wall diving or over reefs where, if anything, a surge of water may be beneficial (flush sand off corals, distribute nutrients, etc.). They're not appropriate for silted caves or wrecks, that's for sure, but it's not like anyone is making the silly claim that one set of gear works best for all types of diving. They're not appropriate for silted caves or > wrecks, that's for sure, but it's not like anyone is making the silly > claim that one set of gear works best for all types of diving. Two big strikes in my opinion. The silly claim is that they're not a gimmick. I evidently have a higher standard for what I consider experienced or "of caliber", and you evidently seem to think it's an insult to not be considered in that group. Sorry, I cannot take a diver seriously wearing those any more than you'd take someone showing up on the golf course with a badminton racket. Curtis > I evidently have a higher standard for what I consider experienced or > "of caliber", and you evidently seem to think it's an insult to not be > considered in that group. Sorry, I cannot take a diver seriously wearing > those any more than you'd take someone showing up on the golf course with a > badminton racket. How about a Ruger #3? > How about a Ruger #3? Heh. Be a little inappropriate, no? Bet Greg's still thinking the two strikes are cave & wreck, confusing applications with characteristics. Curtis > > How about a Ruger #3? > > Heh. Be a little inappropriate, no? Lots of fun... I did a can on one that was awesome. Sounded like slamming the door on a caddy. Until the slug hit. > Bet Greg's still thinking the two strikes are cave & wreck, confusing > applications with characteristics. Who cares? > I evidently have a higher standard for what I consider experienced or > "of caliber", and you evidently seem to think it's an insult to not be > considered in that group. So do I, and you're not in my group. Sorry. But don't take it as an insult. Cannister lights on day dives are a gimmick. Split fins have a real purpose. > Cannister lights on day dives are a gimmick. Nope. Ask chilly about the dive where I didn't bring mine. > Cannister lights on day dives are a gimmick. Split fins have a real > purpose. Giving newbie gear freaks something to talk about? Lee >> Cannister lights on day dives are a gimmick. Split fins have a real >> purpose. > > Giving newbie gear freaks something to talk about? Splits fins are so common nowadays that no one gives them another thought. My D9, on the other hand, is good for conversation. Complete strangers come up to me and ask about it. Which reminds me, I really need to get the recall service done. > Cannister lights on day dives are a gimmick. Not where I do some of my daylight dives. Mine's only been in salt once, when I did a night dive with John Hanson and friend. > Split fins have a real purpose. If you get a blue pair, you can have two new sex toys. Curtis > > Cannister lights on day dives are a gimmick. > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > If you get a blue pair, you can have two new sex toys. ahhhhhhhaaaaaaahhhaaaaaaa > >>> Bet Dan knows, the pilots might, and the cave divers damn sure > >>> better....... [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > wrecks, that's for sure, but it's not like anyone is making the silly claim > that one set of gear works best for all types of diving. Have you ever been diving on a wall just below someone wearing split fins? > Have you ever been diving on a wall just below someone wearing split fins? I try not to dive under people. They block my sun. Why, does it mess with your banana? > > Have you ever been diving on a wall just below someone wearing split fins? > > I try not to dive under people. They block my sun. > > Why, does it mess with your banana? Yes. >> > Have you ever been diving on a wall just below someone wearing split > fins? [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Yes. Bananas are gimmicks. BTW, Cliff wants me to ask you about the dive where he didn't bring his cannister light. > BTW, Cliff wants me to ask you about the dive where he didn't bring his > cannister light. We really wished we'd had it. >> BTW, Cliff wants me to ask you about the dive where he didn't bring his >> cannister light. > > We really wished we'd had it. In daylight? Why? Was someone underweighted? > Have you ever been diving on a wall just below someone wearing split fins? I have and they invariably ride the bike, just like they do when they are near the sand. Split fins = Avoid at all cost. > I have injured my knee, and it will require a knee replacemnet with an > artificial knee. > I wonder if I will still be able to do any diving with the new knee? Did u dive before the replacement if so, then yes, if not , then maybe >I have injured my knee, and it will require a knee replacemnet with an > artificial knee. > I wonder if I will still be able to do any diving with the new knee? From what I've read, as a future candidate for the knee joint surface replacement, yes. Curtis > I have injured my knee, and it will require a knee replacemnet with an > artificial knee. > I wonder if I will still be able to do any diving with the new knee? Lew, I know a reat many athletes who have had knee problems. Without exception, those that trusted the bone surgeons, are damaged for life after these quacks are done with their "replacements". Go with the best neuromuscular therapist you can find, add acupuncture, try this untill you can be certain that ONLY cutting will work. I know some excellent people in Florida, if you need suggestions. Regards, DanV |
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