Hi,
Does anyone have any experience of riding again after a fractured knee joint - or 'tibial plateau fracture' as its technically known?
I was knocked over by my dog on 18th September and have just had an operation to insert plate and pins to fix my knee. I know I am non weight bearing for 8 weeks (lots of bed and sofa time!) - then partial with physio etc. and I know this will be a long haul. However, I am already worrying about prognosis for this injury and being able to ride again. I have my own horse and my yard owner is exercising him for next few months - but I really hope to get back to riding him again.
It is my left knee - so mounting is a real concern when the time comes.
Anyone on here had a similar injury who can give advice (and hope?) to a depressed newly injured rider?
Thanks! :unsure:
Does anyone have any experience of riding again after a fractured knee joint - or 'tibial plateau fracture' as its technically known?
I was knocked over by my dog on 18th September and have just had an operation to insert plate and pins to fix my knee. I know I am non weight bearing for 8 weeks (lots of bed and sofa time!) - then partial with physio etc. and I know this will be a long haul. However, I am already worrying about prognosis for this injury and being able to ride again. I have my own horse and my yard owner is exercising him for next few months - but I really hope to get back to riding him again.
It is my left knee - so mounting is a real concern when the time comes.
Anyone on here had a similar injury who can give advice (and hope?) to a depressed newly injured rider?
Thanks! :unsure: