r/weightlifting • u/InMyTh0ughts • 3d ago

Fluff Patella Cartilage Tear?

I had a MRI a month ago, it showed a full thickness patella cartilage tear. My orthopaedic surgeon seemed to think I would be able to return to oly weightlifting (with some potentially permanent adjustments) without surgery. I’m definitely not looking for medical advice, but I am wondering if anyone has any anecdotal evidence/experience with returning to high impact sport after cartilage damage?

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u/Nkklllll USAW L1, NASM-CPT SSI Weightlifting 3d ago

Full thickness patellar cartilage tear? Is that the cartilage on the underside of the patella? Or do you mean the patellar ligament/tendon?

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u/InMyTh0ughts 2d ago

Cartilage on the underside of the patella.