Patient Testimony
The operation changed my life
Carmen Ferragut dragging knee problems since 15 years old. At first underwent two operations that allowed him to continue playing paddle daily. But a few months ago his knee failed again.
Ensures that: "In less than a month had lost mobility, could not stretch the leg back and began to have difficulty as daily actions like walking into the car, lead the walk ". A sus 39 years old, Carmen was clear that they wanted not dismiss Sport, or having to give up their current lifestyle. So he consulted on various options. Carmen remembers: "I was recommended to have surgery outside the island and was informed of the complexity of this intervention practice just a dozen specialists in the world.
As I was informed I met Dr. Camprodón. Then gave me the confidence and security that the transplant would be the solution, that all would be well. And so it was ".
Soon a compatible meniscus found Carmen knee and was transplanted in late December (2012). In the words of Carmen: "The operation went well and the pains were practically zero, just some discomforts Operation. Apart from the first day I could move my leg ".
After the operation, meniscus needs 6 months for full integration, but after one month elapsed rehabilitation starts. This young patient reports: "I know it's gradual recovery path and although perfectly, I drive and I have started to sport. Three months ago I went up to the bike and rehabilitation was not able to finish pedaling, now I've already got. I also practice aerobics and hopefully soon, back to drive my bike ". When asked whether they would recommend this intervention, Carmen does not hesitate: "Of course. In my case I have lived before and after, all advantages. In a few weeks I realized that my knee problem was limiting me much, regarded me as an invalid. But thanks to the intervention of Dr. Camprodón my life has improved ".