Unfortunately last night during a game of indoor soccer, Mikey went after a ball that he shouldn't have.
He fractured one bone in his tibia, and when the patellar tendon (I'm guessing) pulled away from his other bone in the tibia, it left a hole.
He also severed his ACL.
This is what i know so far.
He's going in for a bone graft on Tuesday to repair the hole. After that heals, he'll at least have to go back in for ACL reconstruction. Hopefully by fishing season is here, he'll be walking again.
Doctor's prognosis is that he might never be able to run again, definately no more contact sports, though.
I know that while I was recuperating from my second round of knee surgery i found this site, and it definately helped cheer me up. Unfortunately for Mikey, he has no internet access at home, so he'll be out of commission for a while (not for too long though). :D
Anyhow, for those of you who know him and want to drop him a line his address is as follows:

As my parents are away in the virgin Islands for a while, I've been the only one looking out for him, and being that i live 1 and a half hours away, it's tough to be there in person for him.
He could definately use all the prayers and good wishes anybody could send to him.
Christmas cards would probably be greatly appreciated.
For all of you who know Mike, either personally or through the board, will realize that he is very active and will take this setback in a very hard way.
Thanks everyone, and happy holidays.
Very Sad Rick

Big owie...hope he gets better soon!

get well soon mikey.

you sir deserve some plugs.

Get better Mike! You should be healed up well before Spring!

where gonna send him out a card b4 sunday Get well soon!

p.s i'll sign the card for you guys to

:( That really sucks bad :(
Sorry to hear of this, I hope everything heals up for you Mikey.

Mikey - it will get better...

I'm not allowed to cut, run, & stop and had I done better job taking care of myself after my injury I'd be in better shape. I strained my left MCL, had large flaps of cartilige removed from left knee, and blew out my ACL - but did not have the reconstructive surgery done as I did not have any insurance at the time.... This was 92'ish. Wish I had the recon. Good news is that they've gotten a lot better at it... You'll also never look at a sports injury on TV the same way again.... :(

Mikey - you'll just be able to fish more... :btu:

Take it easy mike, hope everything goes well.

At Mikey's request, his address has been deleted.
Please pm me for the details for sending him a card.
Thanks,
Rick

Keep the faith though Mike! As rough as it sounds, and even though I have never met you, I think you are tough and dedicated enough to get through this OK!

My son blew out his ACL, did a 3/4 radius tear of his medial miniscus, did a minor tear of his patelar tendon, damaged his kneecap, and strained his MCL on Sept 19, 2002, 6 games into his 3rd year of Varsity Soccer.

Had the hamstring graft to repair his ACL, and the surgeon at NE Baptist repaired his miniscus with biologically disolving screws, on Oct. 9, 2002. Therapy began the night after surgery, with a continuous motion machine in the bed, that he could control with a remote. Several long months of intense therapy, and he was back playing club soccer, for the spring season beginning end of April 2003, with an ACL brace. He dedicated to therapy, and strength training to build his quad and calf muscles to compensate for the weakened knee. Played some summer league, and went to pre season for his senior year, and ran the 2 mile in 11:38, only 8 seconds slower than year prior.
He plays sweeper, (back), and plays the full 90 minutes, stopped wearing the brace on Sept. 19 this year, (his way of celebrating the anniversary), and ran the 2 mile in 11:23. His school team, the smallest in Division 1, finished with a 20-1-2 record, and allowed only 4 goals. He is now being recruited by a some good colleges, (I hope this works out!), and seems to have no permanent effects.. although, when he kids me about how I creak and crack when I get up, I tell him you just wait boy!

I guess, what I am trying to say to you Mike is hang tough, and give it your best shot!

Hope you make out OK.

good luck mike and i wish you a speedy recovery.

Sorry to hear it Mikey. that's real bad luck. take your time to recover and work hard at the therapy. Good luck!

Mikey, work hard at the recovery and you'll be slinging ledgerunner mega jerks in the river by the spring run!!!

Rick - does he have an INternet capable computer at the house?

Tell him sorry to hear about his mishap.
I Hope he recuperates quickly.

When I had PT after
my back surgery, sometimes I didn't mind cause all the
therapists where BABES !!!!!!!!!

Get well soon.
V.

Get well soon Mikey!!!!:soon: Good luck with it.

:( OW!

...like the others said, concentrate on the therapy.

sorry to ther the news....just take your time and heal it right...its bad enough it wont ever be the same again as it is.....:(

Thanks everybody. I'm at school right now dropping off a doctor's note cause I'm going in for surgery. I won't be on line for a while, so , thanks for all the support, and I'll see you guys soon. Christian, if you want to send me a get well soon plug that will be great. I'll catch a huge fish in the river with it come May. Peace y'all.
P.S. Can someone make fun of my brother till I get back. It will be greatly appreciated.
RM

mikey, get well soon.

GET WELL SOON

YOUD BETTER BE READY FOR THE RIVE:D

Speedy recovery to ya mon.
We will miss your posts.:D

Damn, what a crap break, but I know that you'll heal quickly. Ya still gotta show me that spot near ya house! Best of luck and thanks for all the intros at the race! Pullin for ya!

Mikey, sorry to hear the news about your leg:mad: It souds like you will be out of comission for a while. Good luck with your operation and recovery. I guess your brother will have to nice to you for a while.

Sorry to hear this news. I wrecked my knee this spring and feel for you.

Good luck with the surgery and with the recovery. Take any worst case prediction and use it as motivation to prove them wrong. :af: If you are a little bit psycho, rehab is not all that bad.

your getting old mikey ! get better soon and do the right thing and rest .

So rickman when ya want to chear him up with some beers ?

I got your back mikey !

Speedy recovery Mikey. I've had three knee operations and they will never be the same, but the doctors are MUCH better with them these days. You'll be fine.

Mikey..
had minor knee problems, but no surgery.. so I sorta feel your pain... best of luck. and you picked a helluva time to go down.. no fishing for 4 months anyways unless you crawl around on ice...
get well soon
'hound