“Will my high school son ever be the same for sports playing?”
During a soccer game, my son hurt his knee very badly and needed surgery. He is recovering now with the help of a physical therapist. I am wondering-- will he ever really be able to play sports again? I see his limp and sense his pain and discomfort.
3 Answers
Unfortunately, knee injuries that require surgeries are very common in soccer. Most every athlete, especially at this level, returns to high level sport.
Many of the post-op knees go on to play at the same level as before injury. Have him give it his "best shot."
Have you discussed this with orthopedics? They would be a better judge of the injury and how much progress he has made. Right after surgery a limp and leg weakness is common. Several athletes recover completely.
