Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
Recovery time is less that 5% at 6 months meaning less than 5% Athletes pass their return to sport test at 6 months. 9 months is typical for passing return to sport. However maximal knee stability is usually achieved at 18-24 months. I know this because my nephew just went for his ACL repair return to sport testing at the U of I sports medicine complex and was told this by the same surgeon and team that works on the FB and wrestlers. At least what my brother told me. Also the same nephew had the typical wrestler graft from the quad tendon. Evidently the Quad tendon is gaining popularity...especially for wrestlers as it creates less patellar pain issues when kneeling.I think the commonly stated recovery time is 6-9 months, so it's possible he'd be ready to go full speed by the start of 22
Being an ACL surgery recipient in 2013 I understand the patella tendon argument. I used my patella tendon and it is still sensitive when kneeling. Having said that I agree with the 18-24 months. It takes time even for an amazing athlete like Spencer. I feel terrible for the guy.Recovery time is less that 5% at 6 months meaning less than 5% Athletes pass their return to sport test at 6 months. 9 months is typical for passing return to sport. However maximal knee stability is usually achieved at 18-24 months. I know this because my nephew just went for his ACL repair return to sport testing at the U of I sports medicine complex and was told this by the same surgeon and team that works on the FB and wrestlers. At least what my brother told me. Also the same nephew had the typical wrestler graft from the quad tendon. Evidently the Quad tendon is gaining popularity...especially for wrestlers as it creates less patellar pain issues when kneeling.
New type of ACL surgery helps Sage earn a spot on one of the nation’s top college wrestling teams
UI Sports Medicine uses the innovative quadricep tendon graft procedure for ACL repair to get athletes back to action sooner.uihc.org
I have no clue. But I can't imagine wrestling in the Olympic trials with those types of injuries. I'm no ortho epert I was just relaying informaiion second hand from a family member regarding their personal experience with ACL. With that said...there are other parts of the knee that are at risk because of instability. PCL, MCL and meniscus are at risk with increased instability.So no Olympic Trials? Is that what the Hawk faithful are hearing?
What was somewhat odd was Spencer said at his interview or whatever you call it. "i'll see you all in a couple of weeks" when asked about the Olympic trails.
Honestly, I hope that this does not become the case! As great as he is, and I believe he is the best wrestler in the world. I do not believe even he can go through not only the level of wrestlers necessary, but also the grind?
Plus that gives him zero chance of having surgery to repair his knees. I honestly think the bigger picture needs to be looked at, at this point. That is to get him back to 100% or as close as possible. Even if that means taking some time off now and even next year!
My gut tells me the Warrior in him, may not allow this to happen? I hope the coaches, his teammates, family, make the absolute best decisions based on his health and longevity in the sport!
No way. He wants to be a 4 timer and he will at least give himself the opportunity. If he has to redshirt he has that option.I wonder if we just saw the last of SL in the Iowa singlet. Either that or we don't see him at OTTs. I can't imagine him making the team, having to wait for the olympics, then doing another college season. All on zero ACLs.
In their eyes, two weeks isn't going to make or break his recovery time. In all likely hood, he won't damage them further by competing, it'll just be incredibly painful to do so.What was somewhat odd was Spencer said at his interview or whatever you call it. "i'll see you all in a couple of weeks" when asked about the Olympic trails.
Honestly, I hope that this does not become the case! As great as he is, and I believe he is the best wrestler in the world. I do not believe even he can go through not only the level of wrestlers necessary, but also the grind?
Plus that gives him zero chance of having surgery to repair his knees. I honestly think the bigger picture needs to be looked at, at this point. That is to get him back to 100% or as close as possible. Even if that means taking some time off now and even next year!
My gut tells me the Warrior in him, may not allow this to happen? I hope the coaches, his teammates, family, make the absolute best decisions based on his health and longevity in the sport!
No way. He wants to be a 4 timer and he will at least give himself the opportunity. If he has to redshirt he has that option.
Exactly. The chances of him winning Olympic gold aren't very good with the injuries. But his chances of winning 4 titles is. In the past Iowa has made the decision the program is more important then the club. Most guys don't wrestle for teams while in college. Gilman did juniors once I thinkHerein lies an interesting hypothetical question for Hawk fans:
IF you had to choose (luckily its not that way. Again hypothetically here) would you rather see the Hawkeyes win another team title next year OR would you sacrifice back-to-backs to see Spencer Lee be a 4-timer?
4 timer, easy.Herein lies an interesting hypothetical question for Hawk fans:
IF you had to choose (luckily its not that way. Again hypothetically here) would you rather see the Hawkeyes win another team title next year OR would you sacrifice back-to-backs to see Spencer Lee be a 4-timer?
Recovery time is less that 5% at 6 months meaning less than 5% Athletes pass their return to sport test at 6 months. 9 months is typical for passing return to sport.
Fascinating. The link below gives more details on it. The new procedure is vastly stronger because the quad tendon is more like the missing ACL in composition, and it causes less problems and structural weakness than patellar tendon grafts.Recovery time is less that 5% at 6 months meaning less than 5% Athletes pass their return to sport test at 6 months. 9 months is typical for passing return to sport. However maximal knee stability is usually achieved at 18-24 months. I know this because my nephew just went for his ACL repair return to sport testing at the U of I sports medicine complex and was told this by the same surgeon and team that works on the FB and wrestlers. At least what my brother told me. Also the same nephew had the typical wrestler graft from the quad tendon. Evidently the Quad tendon is gaining popularity...especially for wrestlers as it creates less patellar pain issues when kneeling.
New type of ACL surgery helps Sage earn a spot on one of the nation’s top college wrestling teams
UI Sports Medicine uses the innovative quadricep tendon graft procedure for ACL repair to get athletes back to action sooner.uihc.org
Rehab starts 3 days after surgery, and he'll be out of any brace in a couple months. 6 months he can be running on it. (my own experience). He doesn't have to do any wrestling until 2022 so that would be 9 months
My guess, divulging his medical status means no trials.
My guess, divulging his medical status means no trials.
id say less than 1%Surgery should be done asap. Long rehab while redshirting in 2022. What are the chances ADS could get down to 125 ?
No ACL means less stability. Less stability most certainly places the meniscus at risk. It also place the PCL and MCL at risk. The knees can most certainly be damaged further and without an ACL those chances are dramatically increased.In their eyes, two weeks isn't going to make or break his recovery time. In all likely hood, he won't damage them further by competing, it'll just be incredibly painful to do so.
This is simply not true. My nephew had his ACL fixed by the UI sport medicine guy that does the ACLs for the Wrestling team and the football team. He was sent home post op without a brace. He was doing passive range of motion the next day. he was running on it at 12 weeks and is now running int he 400 meter dash competitiively last week in track at 6.5 months. He has been leaping, hopping, box jumping on it since week 16 (4months)Rehab starts 3 days after surgery, and he'll be out of any brace in a couple months. 6 months he can be running on it. (my own experience). He doesn't have to do any wrestling until 2022 so that would be 9 months
I would imagine there is an age gap between your nephew and FFoH that would change this timeline quite a bit. There are plenty of factors that could influence the timeline. These aren't one size fits all surgeries.This is simply not true. My nephew had his ACL fixed by the UI sport medicine guy that does the ACLs for the Wrestling team and the football team. He was sent home post op without a brace. He was doing passive range of motion the next day. he was running on it at 12 weeks and is now running int he 400 meter dash competitiively last week in track at 6.5 months. He has been leaping, hopping, box jumping on it since week 16 (4months)
Selfishly I kind of hope he does this. The odds of winning the Olympics on no ACLs just seem so low to me and I selfishly want to see him at 100% for next season so the Hawks can win back-to-back titles.I predict he skips trials, gets the knees done over next month or so, and starts competing for the Hawks by mid-January.
It definitely is not 83%!!!Surgery should be done asap. Long rehab while redshirting in 2022. What are the chances ADS could get down to 125 ?