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While Andrew did a great
job following his rehabilitation
instructions and easing back
into the ski scene, just two
years after his first surgery he
was back in Dr. King’s office.
This time, it was for surgery on
his left knee.
“Younger athletes tend to
push the limits of their bodies,”
Dr. King said. “Because of this,
we do see a high volume of ACL tears, shoulder injuries
and other common sports-related injuries.”
At just 24 years old, Andrew had his second suc-
cessful ACL reconstruction with Dr. King and headed
back down the long road of rehabilitation and physical
therapy.
P U S H I N G T H E L I M I T S
“I used part of the patella tendon to repair Andrew’s
ACL,” Dr. King explained. “I’ve had excellent results
using this graft on high-level athletes. Andrew is a
testament to that. He’ll definitely be pushing the
replacement to the limits—most of my ACL patients
aren’t jumping off 50-foot cliffs.”
What is Andrew’s best tip for having a successful
surgery? Find the right physician and give it time.
“I know so many other athletes that had surgery and
tried to do too much too soon,” he said. “It’s important
to listen to your doctor and take the recovery process
seriously. It isn’t six months and you’re back to your old
self; it really is a one- or two-year process.”
Andrew will be spending this winter at Schweitzer
and traveling up to Canada, still treading lightly on his
repaired ACL.
“I’m just really excited to be able to do what I love,”
he said. “I’m so grateful for the care I received from
Dr. King and his team.”
Jonathan King, M.D.
KH . ORG
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