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I have been asked if I can find out an answer for someone, so if anyone could help it would welcomed.



I am looking into joining the RAF as Officer, not sure of trade but being slightly older at 28 I know that some are ruled out for me.

I injured my knee and am due to have an arthroscopy in 2 weeks to assess damage. I know I have torn my cartilidge and my consultant wants to check out if any other internal damage. The cartilidge is due to be repaired. If this is all that is done, can I still join up?

Any info will be appreciated as it is not that easy for me to visit an AFCO as my nearest one is 30 miles away.

I am having an arthroscopy on my knee on 27th. I have torn cartilidge which is going to be removed to repair and also suspected scar tissue on my anterior cruciate ligament. My consultant has advised that I am looking at 12 weeks to be back to about 90% and I understand that will include some basic phys on my exercise bike and physio.
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Cheers guys
 
there will be some medics along with recruiters here soon to give you the defintive answer but I would be surprised in these days of manpower shrtages that a little thing like a cartlige would be enough t turn you don. I had major knee reconstruction in 71 following a rugby injury and that didn't stop me passing a medical in 72.
 
tats said:
I have been asked if I can find out an answer for someone, so if anyone could help it would welcomed.





Cheers guys
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Will all depend on the damage found inside - if just torn cartlidge then I would suspect that it will be cleaned out - job done. Arthroscopy takes about 2 weeks to recover from provided he follows the care given.

If the damage is anything more serious then I think the situation will change.

I have had a PCL/PLC replacement that has left me downgraded to A5 G3 Z5 (a bit extreme in my opinion, up for review now) so I cannot sign on for further service. I would imagine that similar damage/repair would leave him unable to join up.

Hope this helps!!
 
An arthroscopy has two functions it can be used to assess the state of the knee and the possible need for further surgery. Then again it can be the final treatment and end of story. Option 1 obviously means there may be problems with joining and that can only be ascertained once the scope has been done.
Option 2 should mean that after recuperation and no over exertion then fingers crossed then good luck. I must stress however that nomatter what the result the person should follow the correct rehab program and no pounding the pavements until given the go ahead.
 
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