stardancer Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 Hi my lovely,miss our chats on Saturdays,how is your beautiful daughters doingxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Goodness me, how dreadful. Will you let us know how the surgery goes, Stardancer? Very best of luck. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardancer Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 Thank you Anna c,I will keep you posted, there is a 80%chance the operation will work,the surgeon said,then if not major surgery will be needed, but he has great hope,and told us she is in the best hands. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 How awful for you and your poor dd. Fingers crossed that all will go well for her now. People can behave inexplicably. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardancer Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 Hi fiz Yes fingers crossed and everythink else crossed too. Yes peoples attitudes have only added to more sad times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointetoes Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 A Mother’s gut instinct is usually right, so so pleased you got your credit card out. Wishing you all masses of luck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebird Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 (edited) Best wishes to your DD stardancer and also the best of luck to your DD in the future. What a wonderful mum you are. Edited April 5, 2018 by firebird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardancer Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 Thank you pointetoes,for your kindness, and firebird,for saying I am a wonderful mum,at times I have felt so sad and guilty, that my dd,has seen and felt so much,that has been unnecessary, and as a mum I could not protect her from this,but she tells me she will come out of this stronger I am so proud to call her my daughter. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdance Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Oh my goodness what a tough time you've had - but I'm pleased to hear that hopefully there will be a positive outcome and to hear your DD being positive is wonderful. You were right to trust your instinct and I wish you both all the very best! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardancer Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 Thank you my lovely xxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mummy twinkle toes Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 10 hours ago, stardancer said: Hi my lovely,miss our chats on Saturdays,how is your beautiful daughters doingxxx Sent you a message x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardancer Posted May 11, 2018 Author Share Posted May 11, 2018 Hi everyone My dd has had her operation on Wednesday and is home with a very large bandage around her knee. The orthopaedic surgeon said it was a tricky operation to go behind the knee cap,but he is positive, for a full recovery, with lots of physio. He said my dd was an inspiration to all,so brave and positive, and even mum deserves a big hug,we have been very lucky to have found such a caring orthopaedic surgeon,it comes to something when your surgeon, would love to be there on your first ballet performance than your own ballet teacher. Time to go my dds bell for service has gone off,florence nightingale here I comexxxx 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dancersmum Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Sending all our best wishes for a full (and not too prolonged) recovery to your poor DD. And a big hug to you too x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardancer Posted May 11, 2018 Author Share Posted May 11, 2018 Or bless you my lovely xxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Your dd’s surgeon sounds wonderful! Here’s hoping for a complete and speedy recovery. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdance Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I'm glad the surgery went well. Wishing your DD all the best for her recovery and rehab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Best wishes for you dd’s speedy recovery. I have a friend with an injured Dd and it has made me realise how finding the best person to treat a problem can make such a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixiewoo Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Wishing your DD all the best, and hopes for a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancertaxi Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 So pleased surgery went well and I hope the road to recovery goes well. A truly awful situation you were in and a lesson for all dc to appreciate every day as a dancer as we never know whats around the corner. Dont forget mums need rest too and some emotional tlc x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardancer Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 Thank you all for your kindness and we'll wishes,my dds bandage has now come off,her knee is like a pumpkin ,and her dvd collection of Downton abbey is playing most daysxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoglett Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 (edited) @stardancer - many apologies for stealing this thread but I thought there would be some overlap. Just got back from seeing Orthopaedic surgeon. ..DD has suspected torn meniscus. Anybody have experience of this? She has to have MRI to confirm next week. To say she's devastated is an understatement. She's just got into EYB - casting next month. Help! Any advice gratefully accepted. Is this the same as your DD @stardancer? Edited May 17, 2018 by hoglett Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonrothbart Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 It might not be as bad as it sounds, keyhole surgery usually does the job, might be back on pointe in no time hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardancer Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 Hi my lovely My thoughts are with you both at what is a frustrating and sad time,but the good news is you have seen an orthopaedic surgeon quickly we waited a year before our fantastic surgeon came along,my dd,had a extremely damaged cartlidge and her knee came off the socket,a problem hard to treat,caused by the floor which is in badly need of repair. But the good news is her orthopaedic surgeon said,if if was menicus tear it would be easily sorted by physio or a quick operation recovery short and excellent, infact her sports therapist had this done,and his knee is better than before more stronger. If you need any more support please message me,and let me no how the mri goes for your dd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoglett Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 12 minutes ago, stardancer said: Hi my lovely My thoughts are with you both at what is a frustrating and sad time,but the good news is you have seen an orthopaedic surgeon quickly we waited a year before our fantastic surgeon came along,my dd,had a extremely damaged cartlidge and her knee came off the socket,a problem hard to treat,caused by the floor which is in badly need of repair. But the good news is her orthopaedic surgeon said,if if was menicus tear it would be easily sorted by physio or a quick operation recovery short and excellent, infact her sports therapist had this done,and his knee is better than before more stronger. If you need any more support please message me,and let me no how the mri goes for your dd. Thank you so much stardancer, that's so kind of you. I know you know exactly what we're going through and appreciate we're actually in a more fortunate position. Hope your DD recovery is still heading in the right direction. Xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeliB Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Oh dear stardancer I have only just caught up with this thread and it sounds as if you have had a dreadful time. I hope your DDs recovery is progressing well. I thought it might be worth noting re Hogletts post my DS recently had his knee assessed as he has had on and off knee pain for a few months. Luckily for him the Bolshoi has a clinic where he went and got an immediate MRI which identified a small tear in the cartilage - he was advised this will repair itself fairly quickly given a bit of rest and following use of a knee brace in rehearsal so far it hasn't given him any more trouble. I mention it because he said what he had been concerned about was the possibility of a meniscus tear which he said would mean immediate surgical repair (and he is very much NOT keen on being off work at all in this crucial first year). I know nothing about dancing or dance related injury so can only assume his assumption comes from knowledge of what happens at the Bolshoi or amongst dancers he has asked. Just thought this little snippet would be of interest. Good luck to both your DDs for a speedy resolution x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdance Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 On 17/05/2018 at 21:28, hoglett said: @stardancer - many apologies for stealing this thread but I thought there would be some overlap. Just got back from seeing Orthopaedic surgeon. ..DD has suspected torn meniscus. Anybody have experience of this? She has to have MRI to confirm next week. To say she's devastated is an understatement. She's just got into EYB - casting next month. Help! Any advice gratefully accepted. Is this the same as your DD @stardancer? Hi Hoglett, These days meniscus injuries, especially in young and fit people, do heal themselves although quadriceps and glute strengthening exercises will most likely be in order to help to offload the joint. Surgery used to be the go-to treatment for these, and still is in urgent cases, but it's considered better to take time to strengthen the affected area and let the body do it's own thing. Surgery may be discussed if the knee is locking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeliB Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I guess maybe then someone already in a company would be considered urgent? Or maybe it's just a country specific approach... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 41 minutes ago, CeliB said: I guess maybe then someone already in a company would be considered urgent? Or maybe it's just a country specific approach... Hopefully it's a person specific approach, but I guess there will be variation in practice from country to country. I'm no expert, but I spend quite a lot of time in the company of orthopaedic surgeons so I do pick up some knowledge about their side of things. The decision whether to operate on this kind of injury will depend on a range of things including the size, shape and location of the tear, as well as other patient specific factors. As Dr Dance has said, the trend is definitely away from immediate surgery and in favour of a more conservative approach for most people. Surgery can give great, fast symptom relief but in the longer term it can cause more trouble with wear and tear in the joint due to loss of the "shock absorbing" properties of the cartilage. Though it may be very frustrating in the short term, waiting for natural healing and keeping the menisci intact is more likely to promote long term knee health in most circumstances. Of course there are always exceptions, and sometimes immediate surgery IS the right thing, but personally I would seek several opinions before agreeing to surgery for this type of injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardancer Posted May 21, 2018 Author Share Posted May 21, 2018 Thank you for your kind wishes, sending wishes to your lovely ds,who seems well looked after and cared for,I have found with my dd,that being a famous footballer or maybe rugby player or even darcy bussell an operation is probably,very quick,but having said that I do agree with physio and sports therapy first,but in my dds situation twelve months is far too long,even the surgeon said if he had seen us first it would of been three months then surgery, but it was a private hospital, as the NHS said there was nothing wrong, and will fix itself if we stop going on about it. Being with the best professionals from.the start, can give you a better chance, if you are lucky to find them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Sorry to get tennis-y again, but wasn't a meniscus tear what Roger Federer had knee surgery on in early 2016? One year later, he started a run of winning 3 Grand Slam tournaments within the space of just over a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoglett Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 Knee update- MRI shows it's a 'fat pad impingement.' Anybody have experience of this? Fabulous news is that it doesn't require surgery and is improving. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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