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Synthetic LARS ligament (ACL Graph option)

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T-Schill
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Hey all.
So its been just over a week since I've had surgery. There isn't any real info on the internet or followups about this LARS ligament. So I've brought it on to myself to let you know how she goes! Any of you who have had knee surg or are getting surgery soon check my updates. Its too early for me to guarantee LARS is the right choice, but i will be giving a non-biased opinion on how I feel about it.
Hope everyone is having a rad winter.


- TJ
Feb 13 2012 7:09PM
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BlakeG
Posts: 1450 - Karma: 1,030
cant wait to see you back and hope you stay strong for the olympics
Feb 13 2012 7:11PM
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whatupskibum
Posts: 20 - Karma: 9
good luck dude

twisted my knee on a smallish cliff drop about 2 weeks ago

still feels a bit weak at times
Feb 13 2012 7:12PM
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mackcamp
Posts: 1209 - Karma: 264

from one cripple to another,

Heal fast man!! Looking forward to hearing about your recovery.

Feb 13 2012 7:19PM
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freeskibum82
Posts: 6355 - Karma: 5,057
link no work. here you are: http://tjschiller.com/lars-ligament-rehab/
Feb 13 2012 7:21PM
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NickMartini
Posts: 7761 - Karma: 8,356
Your the man TJ, you'll be slayin in no time!
Feb 13 2012 7:42PM
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404404
Posts: 11358 - Karma: 21,035
Hell yeah man. Hope you have a quick recovery.
Feb 13 2012 7:44PM
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.ZT.
Posts: 5679 - Karma: 2,792
What nick said. youll be back on top soon!btw TJ, I read your blog post two days ago on this and it was a good choice.
Feb 13 2012 7:48PM
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bobs
Posts: 4801 - Karma: 868
kept me oddly positive as I prep for a surgery myself, thanks for sharing, and vibes on the recovery
Feb 13 2012 9:22PM
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Good_Deed
Posts: 1260 - Karma: 1,321
im hurt too it sucks , heal up guy.
Feb 13 2012 11:40PM
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Dr.Gonzo
Posts: 2552 - Karma: 87
tj you got me into freestyle skiing in the first place like 4-5 years ago, cant wait to see you out and healthy again!
Feb 13 2012 11:45PM
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gr4
Posts: 1499 - Karma: 945
wow thats pretty cool stuff. good luck with your recovery. im 7 weeks post-op on a hamstring graft acl so i feel ya.
Feb 14 2012 1:18AM
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loganimlach
Posts: 5132 - Karma: 14,054
weight bearing the first day?!

that's so sick man! i can't wait to hear more about this. good luck on a speedy recovery, sounds like it's going well so far.
Feb 14 2012 5:09AM
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doitbig
Posts: 4818 - Karma: 315
wish i had an option like this.  good luck with recovery!!
Feb 14 2012 8:52AM
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atomic1824
Posts: 359 - Karma: 293
Keeping a blog on the LARS option is a spectacular public service bulletin for the rest of us. Thanks.

What you must have had to go through in your mind as you re-tore and recover again has got to be so hard. The mental side of injuries can be so defeating and you appear to be showing your true strength by staying focused, positive, and still enthusiastic about skiing. I have lots of respect for you. I wish you lots of luck and inner strength, and I'll be rooting for you again soon.
Feb 14 2012 10:24AM
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ski0
Posts: 2321 - Karma: 5,370
my best friend had this surgery last year, and he just skiing again and killing it! Also he rides tele which is even harder on the knees. good luck dude, keep us updated
Feb 14 2012 10:48AM
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Parrish
Posts: 8695 - Karma: 1,009
Teeejay! Teejay!

Get better soon!
Feb 14 2012 11:06AM
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Jaggy_Snake
Posts: 2287 - Karma: 1,418
Heal up soon Teeej!
Feb 14 2012 12:34PM
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paprikapringles
Posts: 106 - Karma: 44
get better soon, if all else fails crack a sled out :D
Feb 14 2012 1:02PM
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That_One_Dude
Posts: 1050 - Karma: 760
Threads for my dad getting knee surgery soon
Feb 14 2012 1:33PM
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skinakedfast
Posts: 1296 - Karma: 476
Hell yeah! Hope you have a speedy recovery im about 7 weeks out of my acl reconstruction
Feb 14 2012 3:17PM
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jca
Posts: 4172 - Karma: 6,310
i was weight bearing straight out of the hospital bed after my hamstring graft.

Really stoked on this surg though, its cool to see you're progress compared to mine even with the different grafts.
Feb 28 2012 1:05AM
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kungfusteeze
Posts: 700 - Karma: 47
Mad vibes and good luck Teej! Stoked to see you shred again.
Feb 28 2012 3:35AM
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shralpingthegnar
Posts: 379 - Karma: 17
Now you've got me researching this LARS ligament!!
Feb 28 2012 4:37AM
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shralpingthegnar
Posts: 379 - Karma: 17
My ACL is gonzo, i've got an inch of play in it and my Cti brace lets me ski but I'm ready to get er' done and be able to take impact again. Can't eait to
Feb 28 2012 4:43AM
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shralpingthegnar
Posts: 379 - Karma: 17
wait to see your progress that is! Stupid iphone auto posts
Feb 28 2012 4:44AM
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Lemuel
Posts: 14504 - Karma: 10,751
Damn I didn't know you got hurt again. Good luck with the surg, my knee is feeling great after 2 years with a patella graft. Interested to read about this.
Feb 28 2012 7:39AM
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Larz-the-Ninja
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thats awesome that they named your ligament after me! hope everything heals well
Feb 28 2012 10:33AM
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Mike.Records
Posts: 1311 - Karma: 756
Thanks for the updates, and best of luck with the recovery. That day 3 picture is some serious gnar.
Feb 28 2012 12:24PM
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mikemac
Posts: 1297 - Karma: 3,710
damn thats crazy never heard about this i had a hamstring graft and it worked pretty well but im interested to learn how this goes
Feb 28 2012 2:38PM
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Holte
Posts: 10742 - Karma: 7,819
Really interesting post TJ. The LARS surgery option keeps popping up in the news for various athletes, but I hadn't really heard anything specific about it. Best of luck with the quick recovery!
Feb 28 2012 4:01PM
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