Some essential things to know about the knee replacement of Craig Raucher

I, Craig Raucher, feel proud because I played an essential role in the establishment of the Staten Island Basketball League. I have been linked to basketball for many years after developing an affinity for the game from my young days. Right now, I am more than 70 years old and have been playing and organizing college basketball for more than five decades. This is certainly a great feat for a 70-year-old! 

Here, I, Craig Raucher, would like to state that I have undergone several knee surgeries over time. However, I suffered from debilitating pain and had both my knees replaced for good. But my life became miserable because of that. My nature is to remain fit at all times. I try to achieve this by working out and playing my favorite game. These play a vital part in keeping me going despite my old age.

Full praise for HSS

I have already mentioned that I had undergone two knee surgeries and both of them had been successful. The initial surgery happened to me at the age of 59 and the next after two years. Here, I would recommend HSS to everyone who wants to get their knee/s replaced. They took care of me meticulously right from the beginning till the end when I left the hospital. I, Craig Raucher, have been amazed by the way HSS met my demands through and through. I only regret the fact that I had just a couple of knees to replace. 

My effort to make a comeback

The surgeons had warned me that I would not be capable of going to the basketball court again after the knee operation. But it was not sufficient to discourage me. I made up my mind that I have to make a comeback by any means. For this, I started doing some rigorous workouts. I, Craig Raucher, took the help of therapists and also visited the fitness center regularly. In the house, I started stretching out and making use of the treadmill.  

I make a comeback

I began to practice shooting after six months following my knee surgery. Incidentally, I made a comeback to the basketball court to play the game in high spirits after nine months. I started to indulge in playing 2 times every week and each playing session lasted for three hours. The most important thing was that I was playing against some much younger players who were stronger than me physically. 

I, Craig Raucher, can boast of having found the right surgeon as well as the right hospital to perform the surgery successfully. I am in full praise for HSS because they never let me down when I was suffering from agonizing pain. I was confident that I could return to court and they helped me to make my dream come true. Right now, I am playing the game with lots of zeal even after crossing 70 years of age.

I, Craig Raucher, find it difficult to express my gratitude to HSS for providing me with a great experience. I like to thank everyone out there, especially Dr. David Mayman who helped me to make the comeback. I am the founder and commissioner of the Staten Island Basketball League which was founded in 1980. Right now, it is in its 44th year. Incidentally, more than 400 players have taken part in this league since the time the league came into existence. 

I, Craig Raucher, had been taking part in basketball actively till the outbreak of the pandemic. I was playing the game in high spirits thrice every week and each session lasted several hours. Although my ambition was to remain fully fit, I was not that strong physically compared to the younger players taking part in the game. However, I remained in good shape through and through by visiting the gym regularly, using the treadmill in my residence, and also stretching out. Imagine that while the average age of the players was 40, I am now 73 years old. Something told me that I had only two options in front of me - I had to play competitively or I had to quit playing basketball. Even though I might lack the stamina and energy of the majority of the players, I am nevertheless an astute all-rounder who can play well in all departments of the game.

Final thoughts

It might be the fact that many people might feel intimidated by the thought of undergoing knee replacement surgery. In that case, it will be a good idea to conduct some research beforehand. Moreover, one must try to comprehend the usefulness of the surgery and how it can help him to make a comeback.