Dislocated Knee
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Well, it would seem that life has dealt me another tragedy. During SOC training in Tekong, I jumped from the Balancing Beam in SBO and seriously dislocated my right knee. I was hospitalised for 10 days, and now I've returned home to continue my recovery.
I'm on crutches now, and my right leg's in a cast. It would take at least six months for the ligaments in my knee to grow back, maybe more. And after that, I'll have to go for physiotherapy to regain its flexibility. All that might take up to a year. My only goal now is to walk again.
As for the SAF, screw them.
So, too bad, I won't be able to attend for any outings for the time being. I'll just have to stay put and let my knee heal. It's been nice knowing you all. And BMT was really enjoyable while it lasted. That's all I have to say. -
Amen. Conscription does not sit well with me either. Its a waste of a mans talent and time.
I know your pain. But my shoulder healed eventually. SOC has a tendency to make one dirty, tired AND injured... the legendary physical training routine has indeed traumatised the lives of many young men here.
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Ha ha, welcome my fellow injured-in-arms! Indeed, SOC is inherently dangerous. I hope someone would have the cow sense to modify it, but I don't expect the SAF has any cow sense anyway.Originally posted by Rebellyon:Amen. Conscription does not sit well with me either. Its a waste of a mans talent and time.
I know your pain. But my shoulder healed eventually. SOC has a tendency to make one dirty, tired AND injured... the legendary physical training routine has indeed traumatised the lives of many young men here.
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Get well soon. Had the same identical experience as you in 1995. Same SOC, same balancing beam. It was raining heavily prior to SOC. Rain stopped minutes earlier and I was in the 1st detail at SISPEC SOC ground, Pasir Laba camp. Was the 1st one to reach the Beam. The landing area(sand pit) at the end of the Beam was compacted by the heavy rain and lobangs were formed. Dislocated my left knee seriously with both ACL ligaments torned and menicus teared. Went for 2 operations and now have 2 screws in my left knee. 13 stiches and months of physiotherapy. Were in crutches for weeks too. After 5 years left leg muscle(upper) still slightly smaller than the right. Be prepared for the initial difference between ur legs and I hoped ur injury wasn't as serious as mine. Understand exact how you feel and the pain you had went through. Take care comrade and get well soon.Originally posted by KTE:Well, it would seem that life has dealt me another tragedy. During SOC training in Tekong, I jumped from the Balancing Beam in SBO and seriously dislocated my right knee. I was hospitalised for 10 days, and now I've returned home to continue my recovery.
I'm on crutches now, and my right leg's in a cast. It would take at least six months for the ligaments in my knee to grow back, maybe more. And after that, I'll have to go for physiotherapy to regain its flexibility. All that might take up to a year. My only goal now is to walk again.
As for the SAF, screw them.
So, too bad, I won't be able to attend for any outings for the time being. I'll just have to stay put and let my knee heal. It's been nice knowing you all. And BMT was really enjoyable while it lasted. That's all I have to say.
Don't worry too much. Time will heal all wounds. Now I can still lead an active lifestyle. Can still play beach volleyball at Sentosa, basketball, go gym, swim, cycle, bowl, backpacking, canoe, rock climb, run......after girls
Juz came back from climbing Gunong Belumut in Johor. A very strenuous and demanding climb for experienced and amateur climbers alike. Was devastated after the injury and demoralised too. Can email for my help and advise if needed. Best wishes.
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Guess what guys? 2 days ago, I took a nose-dive from the top of the company line Staircase in my unit and cracked the lateral side of my right ankle. The damn thing swelled so big that my foot appears to have grown 2 entire shoe sizes. Now I am in crutches and have to wait out the new year in my room. *sigh* Looks like everyone is getting it...
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Poor gal, take care! Best wishes
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Yeah, thanks a lot Ding. You know, your circumstances were very similair to mine. The darn SOC was wet from rain, and the sand under the balancing beam must have been compacted hard. Just bloody great right? Anyway, after reading what happened to you, I must admit that your injury is definately much worst than mine. I didn't need to go for any operations, and I didn't require any stitches either. I busted two of the ligaments, tore one of them 2/3 and another one 1/3. As well as the menuiscus and carthilage and the whole damn lot. I'm going through the psychio now with my knee in a knee brace. This is really going to take a long long time. But you know better. Yeah, can't wait to run again. And go to the gym again. And be normal again. Tell me, did the SAF discharge you, or were you posted to a service unit? I hope they discharge me for good so that they can stop wasting my time.Originally posted by Ding: -
Nosedive? What happened? Oh man, this is sure getting to be something. Seems like injuries sustained during NS is much more prevalent than I had expected. Anyway, cheers to you my bai kah comrade-in-arms! Now you can also hope to get discharged, or at most become clerk lor.Originally posted by Rebellyon:Guess what guys? 2 days ago, I took a nose-dive from the top of the company line Staircase in my unit and cracked the lateral side of my right ankle. The damn thing swelled so big that my foot appears to have grown 2 entire shoe sizes. Now I am in crutches and have to wait out the new year in my room. *sigh* Looks like everyone is getting it... -
Hey Guys, me issa newbie here, hope to get to know u guys better, get to know more friends, maybe even face to face. Keep me in the loop for outings, I'm very curious to meet the faces behind the postings.
Catch ya now,
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No, not discharged. Down graded to Pes C2Originally posted by KTE:Yeah, thanks a lot Ding. You know, your circumstances were very similair to mine. The darn SOC was wet from rain, and the sand under the balancing beam must have been compacted hard. Just bloody great right? Anyway, after reading what happened to you, I must admit that your injury is definately much worst than mine. I didn't need to go for any operations, and I didn't require any stitches either. I busted two of the ligaments, tore one of them 2/3 and another one 1/3. As well as the menuiscus and carthilage and the whole damn lot. I'm going through the psychio now with my knee in a knee brace. This is really going to take a long long time. But you know better. Yeah, can't wait to run again. And go to the gym again. And be normal again. Tell me, did the SAF discharge you, or were you posted to a service unit? I hope they discharge me for good so that they can stop wasting my time. SAF will only discharge u if its something more serious like permanently disable and stuff.
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Aiyah wasted sia! Never mind, thanks anyway. Oh yeah, can you tell me also how long was your vocation? I heard that for service unit, it's only 2 years and not 2 1/2 years, and also after that will never kana reservist training. Is that true?Originally posted by Ding:No, not discharged. Down graded to Pes C2 SAF will only discharge u if its something more serious like permanently disable and stuff. -
No lah, not true. I served 2 yrs 4 mths. As long as u r A level/Diploma n above, u get to serve 2 1/2yrs
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Aww too bad. Thanks anyway.
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abfackeln: thanks. Definitely inform you about the outings especially my gigs involving the forum (though it might be a little tricky to get my equiptment around when my leg is in such a condition)
Ding: You are already an ORD personnel? That was something I did not expect. PES C2 only? That degree of severity warrants an 'E' for crying out loud. What is the world coming to...?
KTE: Hey brother! I heard from Churra you will be hopping to the dinner too? Will be great to see you my friend. Think I should invite abfackeln for good measure.
abfackeln (again): Hey, you should contact Churra and ask if you can go to the upcoming forums reunion dinner. she is the woman in charge. Hope to see you there. -
Hey brother bai kah! You also confirm going? Onz sia! With the both of us, then we can pressure them to go somewhere near, if not I'll hopping around like mad! Actually it's quite unique leh. Not everyday got outing with TWO bai kahs. One have lah, but two? It's a record! HA HA HA!!!Originally posted by Rebellyon:KTE: Hey brother! I heard from Churra you will be hopping to the dinner too? Will be great to see you my friend. Think I should invite abfackeln for good measure.
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Hey thanks Ding. Can you tell me more about what Pes C2 means? C2 means clerk is it? From what I heard, C9 then clerk leh. Then C2 is what?Originally posted by Ding:No lah, not true. I served 2 yrs 4 mths. As long as u r A level/Diploma n above, u get to serve 2 1/2yrs