*buffered like the moon shining tonight...

today is the doc's review for the MRI scan i have done.. finally i know wat's wrong with my knee liao.. the anterior cruciate ligament is torn. doc says cannot do pivoting sports meaning MOST sports cannot do unless go for op. should i be happy that i finally know my results or should i be sad tat i cannot do anymore tedious sports? really dunno.. Below is my Radiological Report:

Findings:
There is marrow oedema compatible with bone contusion of the tibial and femoral condyles, lateral more extensive than medial. No osteochondral lesion is seen. Articular cartilage is maintained. There is minimal joint effusion. Small bursae are seen related to the lateral gastrocnemius and popliteus.

Medial Compartment
Medial meniscus is normal. Medial collateral ligament has Type II strain of the deep fibres.

Lateral Compartment
Lateral meniscus is intact. Lateral collateral ligament and iliotibial band are satisfactory. Increased signal of popliteus tendon compatible with type I strain.

Intercondylar Region
Anterior the cruciate ligament is torn. There is associated anterior tibial translation of about 15mm. Posterior cruciate ligament is intact.

Extensor Compartment
Patello-femoral congruence is maintained. No significant abnormality is seen. Quadriceps and patellar tendons are normal.

CONCLUSION:
1. Anterior cruciate ligament tear with anterior tibial translation.
2. Type II strain of the medial collateral ligament.
3. Type I strain of popliteus tendon.
4. Bone contusion with marrow oedema of the tibial and femoral condyles.

~~ End of Report~~

so many technical terms which i dun really understand, need to do research.. doc said give me a month to think of whether to op since too sudden.. told her next month i having reservist, i dun wan to defer, so maybe can do light duties or something. dunno this will cause downgrade or not..

somehow target in life lost.. but i'm still thinking of going for my marathon in dec.. maybe i should start light training to see if i can take it.. somehow i sure wan to go back to sports and most likely i should be going for the op. should i? hahaha..

after tat went NUH with mum for her doc's appt. then shun bian visit aunt.. then went jurong pt met with sis to buy things in john little since she got the card.. having 20% storewide.. i spent $200+, mostly on health supplements. haiz.. now realised spending too much, must reduce spending liao.. need to save up money for loan, bike, op? money money money, its important in the poor guy's world!!!! when i came back, i saw that the moon was covered with some clouds then the image was blurred, jus like wat my mind is now..