SHAUN'S ACL (anterior crucial ligament) Knee Surgery (July 22,2008)

Unfortunately, this summer during football camp, Shaun tore his right knee ACL. He was tackled at the knee while carrying the ball. 18 months ago, while skiing,he tore the left ACL and went through surgery. After another MRI on his right knee, it was determined that he needed surgery to replace or graft (take actual ligament from his own hamstring) and construct a new ACL. We went back to University of WA Orthapaedic Surgery with Dr. Roger Larson for the repair. This type of graft, literally, takes 18 months to completely. Intense Physical Therapy is necessary throughout this time. The biggest disappointment is that Shaun will be out of Football, Wrestling, snow skiing etc. for a year. He dealing with this reality a day at a time for right now. He will have 2 very strong knees when he serves his mission!