Knee Problems

[felixflyer]

Hi
I have a class 2 medical which has just expired and i need to get it renewed. The problem is i am on a waiting list for keyhole surgery on my knee due to an ACL problem. I dont have any problems with my knee 99% of the time and as many of you will know the ACL is mainly affected by pivoting motions rather than walking./running etc.

My question is can i get my class 2 renewed now before the op or will i have to wait until after i have recovered which will be around 8 weeks away. I would like to fly before i go in for the operation if possible.

Also my doctor has assured me that this surgery will not affect my chance of getting my class 1, can anyone confirm this?

Regards

Mike

[Mohit_C]

I'm curious to see reponses to this thread because months ago I had also made a thread because I too have a torn ACL and I was going to operate before my Class 1 Medical but due to uncertainties I didn't and still haven't operated (plus the recovery time according to my doctor was 6 months!!).

[Eliason]

I have had an ACL reconstruction 8 years ago - never had problem with the knee (till I made an unplanned summersault again last year skiing :( ) and never had any problems getting a class I medical.

As long as the knee is stable, doesn't give you any problems, there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to get the medical - before or after the reconstruction.

@ Mohit_C: recovery time varies a lot - depending on your overall fitness and the method used for reconstruction.
I was allowed to put on full weight the day after surgery - and released for about anything 5 weeks after reconstruction (wasn't allowed to do flips on the trampolin for 6 months though :suspect: )