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Flight Examination: Will a reconstructed knee be an issue?

8WOOD

8WOOD

New Member
Hey all, I had my knee surgery (ACL) almost 5 years ago and received a waiver from MEPS. As of now, I've gotten my "air contract" for PLC summer 2009. After PLC (counting on I'll get through it), I'm being sent to Florida for the flight examination. My question is will my knee be a problem, can it possibly get me disqualified? My package pft score was 300, so It doesn't slow me down, and I have almost 100% range of motion in the knee-- only 1-2 degree's less then normal when in a kneeling position. O, and I have a really low body fat percentage--so the screw from the surgery in my shin kind of pokes out a little, but its not noticeable unless I point it out :)
Tell me what you guys think.


Thanks
 
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MasterBates

Well-Known Member
The hardware may get attention, but I've had both knees done, and I'm still flying. Neither one was an issue, I have 100% range of motion and normal strength.
 
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fuzzywuzzy

New Member
My .02

I went to my flight physical about 3 weeks ago. During my talk with the flight doc, he asked some questions regarding my knee surgery, which was due to a torn meniscus. Everything checked out fine after some bending and such on my knee.

Beforehand I asked whether or not my knee surgery was an issue. He said that it should not be, and the one's which cause problems are usually ACL related. However, I think your PFT score pretty much speaks for itself and you shouldn't worry.

Just be ready for some quick tests on the knee to make sure its not slipping. Overall the whole process was quick.
 
teabag53

teabag53

Registered User
pilot
ACL, PCL, and medial meniscus re-construction prior to joining PLC for me. My surgery was good and I have no strength/range of motion problems and was granted a waiver...that was 10 years ago and I've had ZERO problems. You'll get a waiver if your knee is healthy.
 
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