L Knee, Impact wound / trauma
2006-09-16 – 2006-12-31
Grade: 1
Fell and hit left knee while training at Hickory Run. Most of the impact seemed to be on the left part of the kneecap, although I also have pain/bruising on the left part of the upper tibial head and the tissue to the left. The knee is slightly tender to the touch, and it feels a bit swollen and creaky when I push on it and move it with my fingers. I went on an anti-inflammatory dose of Ibuprofen starting about an hour after the injury and lasting for two days.
This injury lingered for a long time. It probably didn't help to race the Sprint Series Champs on it right after incurring the injury. During November and December, it kept feeling like it had healed, but then it would hurt again while running or walking downhill. The pain on the side of the knee eventually went away and seemed to be replaced with some pain directly under the kneecap. As of the end of the year, it seems to be all but gone, so I'll arbitrarily call that the end date.