I am 10 days post op knee reconstruction to repair ligament and cartilage damage sustained in two recent falls. The first fall occured while walking an unfamiliar dog. He darted between my legs and before I knew it was face to face with the sidewalk The result was a cracked kneecap and a chip fracture of an elbow. Two months later I missed the final stair wihile making a midnight food run, and fell twisting the same knee. The sound of the tearing ligaments was unmistakable.

Lessons I have learned from falling!
- I am not as young and athletic as I thought
- PD is winning the imbalance tug of war
- Use night lights if you are inclined to move around the house at night
- Dogs may not be "Man's best friend"
- Falls can be a crude reminder of being in denial of neurodegeneration
- These falls occured without the influence of alcohol or pain meds

Good Luck, Gary