Fracture Friday: ACLs aren’t just for adults

Last January, my season came to an abrupt end as I tore my ACL and disrupted my knee while skiing. Most people don’t know that there’s nowhere for pediatric surgery in the mountains. I had to go to Children’s Hospital Colorado for surgery and follow-up. Fortunately, I got a great physician and met some really amazing physical therapists during the process. I was able to start running with the cross-country team again in September. Yesterday was my first big mountain competition after a year. I do ski with a brace and I am showing signs of arthritis at age 12, but it is worth it to be back doing what I love and what truly makes me happy.

Thomas Drummond, 7th grade

Team Summit Big Mountain

TELL US YOUR STORY

Injuries are a common topic in mountain communities. We tend to push ourselves to the point of having them. If you have an on-mountain or sports-related injury, we want you to share the story of your injury, recovery and redemption (and if you’re currently injured, we want to hear your plans for the last two).

To read more Fracture Friday stories and to share yours, visit VailDaily.com/FractureFridays.