thanks in advance im looking for any helpful advice
2007-02-28 07:31:05 · 7 answers · asked by Lucky 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
not a guard unit perferably but ill do anything i have to to get in
2007-02-28 07:33:56 · update #1
the knee is fully healed went through physical therapy for it it can bend as far as the other can and is stable im bringing the paper work with me however i still have a scar so its not easy to not mention and have them not ask
2007-02-28 07:45:58 · update #2
it used to not be a problem, as long as you rehabbed it and regained full range of motion.
The full range of motion is what they will check the most, along with stability.
I had a friend who was joining the AF the same time I was, be denied because he didn't do his rehab right and never regained full range of motion.
Even though he played 2 years of HS football and 3 years of HS basketball after his surgery.
The only way your gonna know, is after the physical at MEPS.
It might be a good idea to bring paper work from your own doctors with you, showing what was torn, what was done to fix it and your rehab results.
2007-02-28 07:40:48 · answer #1 · answered by jeeper_peeper321 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure it's been repaired, and you have an orthopedist look it over and write you a clean bill of health. You'll probably need a medical waiver. But I've seen guys go in with previous injuries like this. The main thing is that it has to be already fixed. You can't go in with an unrepaired joint problem.
Don't see why this would keep you out as long as it's repaired, and you can run. Practice duck-walking. You'll have to be able to do that in the MEPS physical.
2007-02-28 07:45:45 · answer #2 · answered by around_the_world_jenny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the important thing is that it's healed. Your should consider getting the opinions of three Doctors that your knee is fine and your have "un-restricted duty"; ie, you can do anything anyone else can. Remember, there are people in the Military with One leg...
Anyway, get the Doctors clearences and go see your recruiter. Consider the Airforce or Navy as opposed to ground pounding...
2007-02-28 07:55:22 · answer #3 · answered by Adonai 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Former Recruiter here:
You will need an original diagnosis on the injury from your DR.
The prognosis after the surgery.
**The key thing is you will need your X-rays (MEPS will not do it)*
If you are having problems with that you can always try the National Guard, who have a different medical guidance and switch to active later.
2007-02-28 13:44:36 · answer #4 · answered by CZA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heal the knee first and dont mention it. Use magnets, wrap one
around the knee, does miracles.
U should have no problem getting in!
2007-02-28 07:42:58 · answer #5 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get it fixed, exercise, wait six months to prove you no longer have a problem, then apply to get in and you should have no problem.
2007-03-01 03:05:16 · answer #6 · answered by forgivebutdonotforget911 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No use in even trying unless you want to be a navy squid.
2007-02-28 08:09:16 · answer #7 · answered by Connor L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋